Saab Door Locks Not Working

Thankfully the main ignition switch seems more reliable but both door and boot locks can give trouble.

Saab door locks not working.

Open drivers door and leave open. Rule out the door lock. I had to remove the door panel to find out the door lock actuator failed the handle due to age. The issue i am running into is the driver door.

Then try to open the door from the inside of the vehicle. Do this 3 times within 10 seconds. When you hit the central locking button on the remote the affected door often won t lock or won t unlock if it was already locked. The central locking door lock mechanisms on saab 9 3s and 9 5s are known to occasionally malfunction stop working.

Important use on position not acc position. However if you press unlock it will unlock all doors. Water leaking from the rag top door seal joint often drains into the switch causing a short or bad contact eventually. Open the door with the broken or damaged actuator from the inside of the vehicle.

1 when pressing the lock button on the driver door it will not lock the driver door or any door for that matter. Try operating the door lock switch to rule out the idea that the door lock is not working. Lock and unlock the drivers door using the power door lock switch on the door. I have a 2007 saab 9 3 turbo.

My 2002 saab 9 3 convertible was not opening from the outside. The handle can be removed from the car by taking off the inner door panel and the various handles. This page looks at the components of the lock and suggest ways to get it working again. Here is a list of issues.

Saab door handle and lock parts. I am then forced to manually press down the lock to lock the driver door. Insert key into the ignition. Turn key to on position and return to off position.