Saab: 900 door lock

Hello NG.

I have a 97 900. The lock on the drivers door is not too good. (sticks/wont
turn) due to age/use, I guess.

Is it possible to swap it with either the passenger door mechanism, or the
boot? as neither of these locks have seen much use. Or do I have to purchase
a new mechanism from Saab?

Or, is there a neat and easy to fit remote locking system? I would consider
this also.

Many thanks for any replies to my problem.

Ian

In article <4BcQb.9324$server.ntli.net>,
ok says... 

Not the best stuff to use, graphite lubricant is.

However, when we had a few cold days over Xmas, when the car wasn't
getting used as much, the already flaky/stiff wobbly lock froze several
times and needed de-icer to open it, then it was stiffer and rattlier
than ever. I too gave it a squirt of of WD40 to chase any water out of
the lock, with any lube effect being a bonus.

As it happens, the lock is so smooth, and doesn't resist the key at all
now (but only that key, not any key). I so I ahve a bonus, and some more
time to find graphite lubricant for next time.
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