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Repair of Boot Lock

Model: Saab 9 5 Ys3e, MK 1 - Years 1997-2010
Part: Trunk lock

If the boot lock does not activate via the remote control (having already checked the battery and the integrity of the micro switches), it is likely a power issue: if the fuses are intact, the power wire to the lock may be broken. Accessing from the cabin, fold down the rear seat and pull the cord for the manual boot release. Once open, near the left shock absorber, you can see the cable sheath and intercept the broken wire, which should be repaired with solder and well insulated with heat-shrink tubing.

Updated on 4 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

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