Saab Door Handle Problem

If nothing can be seen then you can leave the panel off and operate the door manually with the linkage.

Saab door handle problem.

To access the mechanical key on the remote hold the button portion of the remote in one hand while using the thumb to press down hard on the saab logo. The problem is going to be in the latch itself or the linkage between the handle and the latch is bent. 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. This is a problem that you should be able to fix.

The issue tends to start out intermittent and then worsen with time. In this video i show you how to remove the rear door panel on your saab 9 3 front removal is near identical. 1 1 product ratings 2001 saab 9 5 aero left front overhead grab handle 90 459 155. I found a way to unlock the lock with a piece of steel wire accessing from the inside.

Look for a round cap on the door handle and pry it off. Remove the door panel and inspect the linkage and handle for any signs of bending or damage. There is a c clip on the window crank that needs to be removed. 2 in the arm rest and 1 on the door handle opener take those out.

With the interior door panel there are 3 screws. They make a cheap little tool to remove those but i ve heard people using a shop rag and removing the c clip. The method displayed in this video is the only method vaild for 2008 cars it does work on 2008 cars beside another method a little bit easier where you. The central locking door lock mechanisms on saab 9 3s and 9 5s are known to occasionally malfunction stop working.