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Old 04-19-2007, 10:31 AM   #1
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MY pAsssenger side door wont open

my door does not open on the front passenger side

it seems the door lock is jammed or something
i cant get the door panels open because the door is closed

i took it to the dealer but because i had body work done on the same door last year they said wont take a look at the car without charging me to fix it

anyone with ne ideas??

thanks in advance
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Old 04-19-2007, 10:40 AM   #2
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Did the dealer do the body work? If not, I'd take it to another dealer and not mention the body work...

also (i'm guessing you tried, but i'll ask). have to tried to do the following:
- open from inside
- unlock (manually - on door) and open from inside
- unlock (manually - on door) and open from outside
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Old 04-19-2007, 10:50 AM   #3
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I can easily see how this would happen. Has the the door panel ever been removed? Upon reinstallation, if the lock switch cable wasn't properly seated into it's groove and poped loose, you could lose function of the switch, which I think you have. The panel needs to be taken off to correct the problem. How to open the door first, not sure...
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Old 04-19-2007, 11:24 AM   #4
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Take the door panel off. It takes all of 10 minutes and the locking mechanism is really simple. I'd bet that is where your problem is.
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Old 04-19-2007, 11:29 AM   #5
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Take the door panel off. It takes all of 10 minutes and the locking mechanism is really simple. I'd bet that is where your problem is.
The problem is, he can't open the door.
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the issue is taking the panel off... i'm not sure if you can do it with the door closed, i'll check when I go for lunch and post when I get back if no already has.
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Old 04-19-2007, 01:54 PM   #7
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i had a problem with that too. my dealer fixed it w/o charge.
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Old 04-19-2007, 01:55 PM   #8
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but for me, it didn't deal with the locks, but the cable/link on the door latch (i think).
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Old 04-19-2007, 07:05 PM   #9
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you need a slim jim my freind call a tow truck they might be able to open the door.
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Old 04-19-2007, 09:35 PM   #10
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yah, slow response... but there is no way that i can see to remove the door panel inside without the door open.


Above post says it all
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Old 04-24-2007, 07:11 PM   #11
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Hello

I got it fixed !!!

I did it myself it took awhile to get the panel open.

and it wasnt the cable or anything
the locking mechanism was jammed so i just gave it a push and it stated working fine

very odd it was working a good 6 months since my body work on it

nehows thanks evryone for your input

just in case someone else has the same issue

to get the door panel open with the door close

1/open window
2/grab the panel edge where the window opens and
3/ pull up and out
4/ use alot of force!!

the entire panel wont open but enough to get your hand into the locking mechanism
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