2013/08/25 14:32:47
Shaz
Help,  went to get out of the car and door wouldn't open from the inside or the outside.
Had to climb over to the passenger side & get out.
What do I need to do??????
 

2013/08/25 15:31:36
MIDN1T3
What do the handles feel lije? Do they have the 'locked' feeling or have no resistance at all?
Id make sure the door lock button on the drivers side isnt on (lol) the take the door card trim off from inside... You'll be able to see whats going on then.
2013/08/25 16:18:18
Shaz
It has the locked feel.  Passenger side works.  Has been sounding a bit squeaky the last couple of days.
Can't work out how to get the door card off with the door closed.
2013/08/25 17:11:24
MIDN1T3
Didn't think of that... Good point. Sounds like the lever inside the door has come off the locking mechanism. I assume you've tried the key.
Maybe try taking the door cup off and have a look there
2013/08/25 21:20:15
Shaz
Yeah it will lock & unlock with buttons & with key, just won't open.
Hoping someone at the meet tomorrow night might be able to fix.
Otherwise maybe a panel beater???
She's booked in to mechanic on Wednesday to get oil leak fixed, don't think they'd be too happy about doing the "Dukes of Hazard" jump in.
In the mean time driving a white ADUB thanks to Simon (SCZ).
2013/08/25 22:42:18
MIDN1T3
Haha... It would look funny, mechanics climbing in and out through the passenger side.
Ok - got a few more ideas. Can you hear the dock lock if you lock it? If not, then it is stuck on locked... And you'll need a locksmith.
But try opening and holding both inside and outside handles (need someone else to help) and try pushing on the door... Mechanism may be just stuck.
If you need any door parts let me know as I have a spare door, and you can have any parts off it for pretty much the postage of them... Im never going to use them.
2013/08/25 22:49:03
Shaz
It has been suggested taking the roof off & jumping in the drivers side, lol.  Could be easier than climbing over inside the car.
Yes it sounds like it is doing all the right things.  Looks like it's doing all the right things. 
Ok, I'll try the 2 handles & push tomorrow night.  If that doesn't work, maybe NRMA could get it to open.
Thanks for the offer of the parts, I'll let you know.
2013/08/25 23:13:11
Dudeman

2013/08/26 18:02:07
Shaz
Doesn't sound promising. 
Sounding more & More like it will be cutting into the door card to get at the problem.
Anyone got a blue one laying around that they don't need?
2013/08/26 19:37:18
wiso
try getting some pallet strapping and try releasing the lever at the mechanism itself like you would if you were trying to break into a car. maybe try spraying wd40 as best you can on the striker mechanism first.
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