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drivers door..passenger door..alarm started going..lock / unlock

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Hi - I have a 1999 9-3 5-door. I used the key to unlock the driver's door, then reached back and unlocked the passenger door by hand. The alarm started going off, so I closed the door, and used the key to lock / unlock all doors. Alarm keeps going off, so I used the remote control to lock, unlock all doors. Yet, the alarm keeps going off. Any ideas?

Submitted: 1 year ago.
Category: Saab
Expert:  jeffrey590 replied 1 year ago.

Greetings JACUSTOMER, Can you please tell me what happens when you insert key in ignition and try to start vehicle?? Does it crank over; or is there no sound at all?? Also has siren ever sounded before for no apparent reason?? Thanks...jeffrey590

Customer: replied 1 year ago.

Hi Jeffrey590 - Thanks for trying to help. It turns out that the problem was an odd one (I found it on the Saab.net forum): The lock/unlock button in the central panel was stuck, and this triggers the car's "panic" mode, which is why the alarm would not shut off.

Thanks,
Damon

Expert:  jeffrey590 replied 1 year ago.

Greetings Damon, have seen many of these...Glad you are on the road again...jeffrey590

Customer: replied 1 year ago.

So, since I figured out the answer without your help, then there's no payment, I believe. However, I want to give you a good ratingsince I appreciate your willingness to help. Not sure which buttons to push.

Expert:  jeffrey590 replied 1 year ago.

Hi Damon, You can only rate me if you ACCEPT my answer...This would mean payment would be charged to you...I appreciate your kind words and maybe we can work together again sometime and you can ACCEPT my answer and rate me then...Until then thanks for using me...jeffrey590

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