2003 9-3 control panel display not working (blank). Your thoughts. Thanks Joe

2003 SAAB 9-3
160,000 MILES
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JOEP2728
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Had the car detailed today. Got it back and noticed control panel display blank. radio and cd still work. I'm able to navigate around using the display on top of the dash board.
Nov 2, 2011 at 12:40 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Check fuses. Something may have gotten wet and shorted.
Nov 2, 2011 at 12:42 AM
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MNTHNY4
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did they shampooed the carpet any ,ok try this ,take both battery terminal off ,now place the both of them together for 10 seaconds ,refit both & check if display returns ,note by doing this u r just resetting all the vehicle computers ,this will not harm anything what so ever ,post back after please it this helped or not .
Nov 2, 2011 at 8:39 PM
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JOEP2728
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Yes, they shampooed the rug. I will try your recomendation and report back to you. Won't have time until Saturday. Thanks
Nov 2, 2011 at 11:54 PM
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MNTHNY4
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ok there is your problem right there ,take notice to the radio amp under the LH FRONT seat ,if wet will take radio function & display out ,would recommend u take seat out & remove amp & blow dry out before further damage takes place ,good luck.
Nov 3, 2011 at 3:12 PM
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