Re: [DML] Door stuck and won't open

[Martin Gutkowski <webmaster@xxxx>]

You'll probably find the front latch still "thinks" it is locked - it won't matter how
hard you pull on the handle, it'll just move freely and not unlatch it.

The link for the front lock runs along the bottom of the door directly beneath where the
grab handle is. Using a pair of pliers, give this a good tug towards the back of the car.
Hopefully you'll hear a click from the front latch and the door will then open. My pass
door has done this many times. It takes a bit of fiddling to get the linkages adjusted
correctly.

Martin
#1458

wmack wrote:

> My drivers side door will not open. The rear latch has released and the door
> has cleared the striker pin. However, the front latch has no released. I
> have taken the interior apart and tried to manually release the latch, but no
> success. I have taken the lower side trim off and tried to open the latch
> from underneath, but that didn't work either.
> I am puzzled as to what to do now? I do not know how to open the door, other
> than to break the latch and buy a new one.
> Any ideas?
>
> Thanks
> Wille
> Vin 5043