Then try to open the door from the inside of the vehicle.
Saab door locks not working.
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 issue tends to start out intermittent and then worsen with time.
Do this 3 times within 10 seconds.
The central locking door lock mechanisms on saab 9 3s and 9 5s are known to occasionally malfunction stop working.
Saab door handle and lock parts.
Thankfully the main ignition switch seems more reliable but both door and boot locks can give trouble.
I had to remove the door panel to find out the door lock actuator failed the handle due to age.
Try operating the door lock switch to rule out the idea that the door lock is not working.
Rule out the door lock.
2004 saab arc driver side central lock not working check for a bad switch in the door.
Leave key in the ignition.
Insert key into the ignition.
1 when pressing the lock button on the driver door it will not lock the driver door or any door for that matter.
I am then forced to manually press down the lock to lock the driver door.
Turn key to on position and return to off position.
This page looks at the components of the lock and suggest ways to get it working again.
Here is a list of issues.
Water leaking from the rag top door seal joint often drains into the switch causing a short or bad contact eventually.
The handle can be removed from the car by taking off the inner door panel and the various handles.
The issue i am running into is the driver door.
I have a 2007 saab 9 3 turbo.
My 2002 saab 9 3 convertible was not opening from the outside.
Open drivers door and leave open.
However if you press unlock it will unlock all doors.