Saab Door Locks Not Working

Here is a list of issues.
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. Lock and unlock the drivers door using the power door lock switch on the 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.
My 2002 saab 9 3 convertible was not opening from the outside. This page looks at the components of the lock and suggest ways to get it working again. 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.
Important use on position not acc position. Do this 3 times within 10 seconds. I had to remove the door panel to find out the door lock actuator failed the handle due to age. The issue i am running into is the driver door.
Rule out the door lock. The handle can be removed from the car by taking off the inner door panel and the various handles. Open the door with the broken or damaged actuator from the inside of the vehicle. Then try to open the door from the inside of the vehicle.
However if you press unlock it will unlock all doors. Try operating the door lock switch to rule out the idea that the door lock is not working. Open drivers door and leave open. Leave key in the ignition.
Saab door handle and lock parts. Water leaking from the rag top door seal joint often drains into the switch causing a short or bad contact eventually. 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. 2004 saab arc driver side central lock not working check for a bad switch in the door.