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