Door latch in locker position while open
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Door latch in locker position while open
While looking for a battery drain I manually put the passenger door latch latch in the locked position. This way I had access to the floor pan fuse box with door open but locked. Now for love or money I cant reposition the latch to the open position. Any help on how to get this latch back to the open position without pulling the door panel off? Solved thank you.
Last edited by Rick Manning; Jan 30, 2022 at 02:15 PM. Reason: Solved
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If I'm understanding correctly, the door latch is in the locked (closed) position. If yes, use a screwdriver to put pressure on the latch while you pull on the door handle. Either the external or internal will work. If by yourself, I'd opt for the interior one. Sit on the seat with your feet on the floor. This will allow the door to press against your legs while you are pulling on the latch and handle.
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did you try to unlock the door with the remote or lock button by any chance? I will tackle the job in search for the drain, so I am interested in the solution?
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