Driver Side Door Won't Open

[g6civcx]

Originally Posted by jrmiller84

Any suggestions?

Year/make/model?

Do both the interior and exterior door handles not work? Try unlocking with the key while working the interior door lock manually. Maybe you can get the lock to release correctly.

I would suspect either the lock isn't releasing or the latch mechanism needs to be adjusted.

Probably your only option would be to pry out the door panel very carefully, or even cut a hole, and stick your hand in and release the latch with your fingers.

Sorry but I don't know of any other way other than cutting the door itself.

[jrmiller84]

Originally Posted by g6civcx

Year/make/model?

Do both the interior and exterior door handles not work? Try unlocking with the key while working the interior door lock manually. Maybe you can get the lock to release correctly.

I would suspect either the lock isn't releasing or the latch mechanism needs to be adjusted.

Probably your only option would be to pry out the door panel very carefully, or even cut a hole, and stick your hand in and release the latch with your fingers.

Sorry but I don't know of any other way other than cutting the door itself.

It's an S13, '89. Both interior and exterior handles do not work.

I was able to pry the top of the door panel out some on my lunch break so I may be able to get some kind of tool in there to pop the door open. I'm trying my best not to have to cut into my door panel but if I have to it won't be that big of a deal since I could do with a new one anyways..