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