SAAB 9000 CDE door lock problems

It's not something daft, like the child locks having become engaged is it?

Cheers,

Thanks James. I doubt it. Child locks don't usually stop the door from opening using the external handle.

Cheers,

Mike

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I believe it would be illegal if they did.

Sorry to bump this thread, but does anyone have tips on how to open a rear car door that won't open using the handles?

Thanks,

Mike

I only managed this on an ancient Oldsmobile while I was in the states, and the door then wouldn't shut. I managed to get the door inner off, and attacked it with a BFO hammer.

YMMV.

Are you sure it won't open? I had this - well apparently at least - when I first bought my 9000. It was just stiff - lift the handle from outside while an assistant pushes from inside.

If it really is stuck, then there is a wonderfully helpful Saab forum at

Thanks Chris.

Yes I'm sure. It used to open and close freely, it isn't stuck.

Thanks for the pointer to saabscene ... I'll drop by.

I have had a few suggestions from alt.autos.saab ... it looks like the inner door panel can be removed with the door closed. If that turns out to be the case, then I can " just " reconnect whatever link has dropped off.

Mike (With a wry smile knowing nothing with cars can ever " just " be done )

Are you sure it won't open? I had this - well apparently at least - when I first bought my 9000. It was just stiff - lift the handle from outside while an assistant pushes from inside.

If it really is stuck, then there is a wonderfully helpful Saab forum at