I would choose spray silicone [rather than WD-40], but either should work to loosen the binding lock mechanism enough to open it....ONE MORE TIME before you finally fix it.
Help im locked out!
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Racer
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From: milpitas ca
Help im locked out!
so heres the issue, i have been dynamatting my car for the passed week or so and last night i got home a little early from work to finish up. my passanger side door has been stuck for a while, the outside door handle are messed up so not a problem id fix that when i had a chance. and now my driver side door refuses to open. there is still presure when u push down but its like the locking is refusing to let go. AND im locked out of my car!
can anyone tell me how to open it. i tried for the life of me to press down and nothing....any advice would be greatly appriciated...id hate to bust open my window to get the door open!
thanks guys
can anyone tell me how to open it. i tried for the life of me to press down and nothing....any advice would be greatly appriciated...id hate to bust open my window to get the door open!
thanks guys
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Dont break the glass what ever you do!
Is the door locked? Have you tried to put the key in and un-lock while pushing on the handle?
If all else fails, go thru the t-top weatherstrip to the t-top handles. If you can try to get the t-top handle down go from the inside and see if you can get it open.
Good Luck,
Willcox Inc.
Is the door locked? Have you tried to put the key in and un-lock while pushing on the handle?
If all else fails, go thru the t-top weatherstrip to the t-top handles. If you can try to get the t-top handle down go from the inside and see if you can get it open.
Good Luck,
Willcox Inc.
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Racer
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If the lock lever is not 100% returned it won't open.
If the outside handle flap is not up 100% the lock lever cannot return 100%.
Its a safety thing and if the lock has a lot of wear you might have to replace it.
Here is a pic that has an arrow pointing to the lever that opens the door.
If the outside handle flap is not up 100% the lock lever cannot return 100%.
Its a safety thing and if the lock has a lot of wear you might have to replace it.
Here is a pic that has an arrow pointing to the lever that opens the door.
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Racer
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: milpitas ca
If the lock lever is not 100% returned it won't open.
If the outside handle flap is not up 100% the lock lever cannot return 100%.
Its a safety thing and if the lock has a lot of wear you might have to replace it.
Here is a pic that has an arrow pointing to the lever that opens the door.
If the outside handle flap is not up 100% the lock lever cannot return 100%.
Its a safety thing and if the lock has a lot of wear you might have to replace it.
Here is a pic that has an arrow pointing to the lever that opens the door.
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