2004 saab arc driver side central lock not working check for a bad switch in the door.
Saab door locks not working.
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.
Open drivers door and leave open.
My 2002 saab 9 3 convertible was not opening from the outside.
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.
1 when pressing the lock button on the driver door it will not lock the driver door or any door for that matter.
Insert key into the ignition.
This page looks at the components of the lock and suggest ways to get it working again.
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.
The issue tends to start out intermittent and then worsen with time.
Then try to open the door from the inside of the vehicle.
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.
Thankfully the main ignition switch seems more reliable but both door and boot locks can give trouble.
Lock and unlock the drivers door using the power door lock switch on the door.
Turn key to on position and return to off position.
I had to remove the door panel to find out the door lock actuator failed the handle due to age.
Open the door with the broken or damaged actuator from the inside of the vehicle.
I have a 2007 saab 9 3 turbo.
Here is a list of issues.
I am then forced to manually press down the lock to lock the driver door.
Leave key in the ignition.
However if you press unlock it will unlock all doors.