S40 door lock issue

P156KWJ · Nov 11th, 2019, 09:25

Pretty sure I've seen this several times somewhere but wanted to check it's the same common fault.

2002 S40, offside rear door won't open, you can see the tab moves up very slightly when unlocking with the fob but stays locked. Once I was in the car, if you press unlock from the inside several times using the switch on the drivers door, it eases itself up eventually after about four presses.

Simple lubrication job or something more sinister? And how easy are the door cards to take off and refit?

Thanks in advance

kdrain · Nov 11th, 2019, 22:14

Can at least share that the door cards are very easy to remove, at least compared to a Jag X-type (multiple clips broken in process): Remove speaker panel, find a screw hidden there, another in the armrest recess, one behind the latch pull, and another couple along the side and bottom. Pop upwards and wiggle out from the door handle.

Nov 11th, 2019, 09:25	#1
P156KWJ Senior Member Last Online: Nov 6th, 2022 16:57 Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Nottingham	S40 door lock issue Pretty sure I've seen this several times somewhere but wanted to check it's the same common fault. 2002 S40, offside rear door won't open, you can see the tab moves up very slightly when unlocking with the fob but stays locked. Once I was in the car, if you press unlock from the inside several times using the switch on the drivers door, it eases itself up eventually after about four presses. Simple lubrication job or something more sinister? And how easy are the door cards to take off and refit? Thanks in advance __________________ Present: 2002 C70 2.0T, 2003 Saab 9-5 3.0 V6 TiD Past: 2002 S40 1.9D, 2002 S40 2.0T, 2004 S40 1.8, 2002 & 2004 V40 1.9D, 2006 Saab 9-5 2.3t Various other French and Italian boxes

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Nov 11th, 2019, 22:14	#2
kdrain 1997 V40 2.0 Last Online: Oct 21st, 2020 03:11 Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Helsinki	Can at least share that the door cards are very easy to remove, at least compared to a Jag X-type (multiple clips broken in process): Remove speaker panel, find a screw hidden there, another in the armrest recess, one behind the latch pull, and another couple along the side and bottom. Pop upwards and wiggle out from the door handle.

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