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18th October 2012, 12:59 | #1 |
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Replaced Catch - Now Can't Open Door!
Had a faulty door lock solenoid, replaced it with a second hand one, all worked fine.
Went for a drive, then tried to get out - couldn't. If I pull the handle (inside or outside) there isn't much resistance, but the door doesn't open. As the door is now closed with the door card in place (!), i'm a bit stuffed! Help! |
18th October 2012, 14:02 | #2 |
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Usually when this happens it is the white plastic wrap around clip that is in the wrong position on the threaded bar
Only option is to loosen the door card from the rear of the door ( removing the phillips screw in the door handle) you will be unable to remove the whole card due to the further screw that is hidden behind the a pillar . Fact is you need to get your hand in to disconnect the clip from the bar. I have managed it with a rear door but never had to do a front one. Future reference for others reading this thread: When fitting a replacement door lock, ALWAYS check the full operation of the lock before refitting the card and ALWAYS open a window so no matter what you have access to the car
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I cut my hands to bit fitting the new lock, not looking forward to this |
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Just check the cable is sitting in the inside handle correctly, long shot, but sometimes removing the outer cable from handle makes the tiniest of differences.
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I've got the door card pinned back and my arm up inside, but it's very difficult to reach |
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18th October 2012, 17:40 | #6 |
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I've managed to get the door card sort of off
I've tried operating the catch by hand, but I haven't been successful. Heres what I have inside the door (picture stolen from another thread). I think the rod has now come away from the plastic. I've tried operating the lever but I don't think it's working. I've tried pulling the cable as well, no joy Any ideas? If someone wants to come to my house, try and suceed there will be a £ reward! Help |
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If you have managed to open the clip as the one in the picture then you should be able to open the door with the inner handle. If you have done all this and still the door will not open from the inside then it is a problem i have not come across, sorry.
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The inner handle does nothing. * I really ****** hope it is, otherwise I'll fetch the petrol and matches! |
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Open the clip, try the door from the inside
As per my post: "Fact is you need to get your hand in to disconnect the clip from the bar"
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Is that light at the end of the tunnel?
Brilliant - I'll try it tomorrow! In the mean time, I have to either jump in from the passenger seat or jump in dukes of hazzard style... |
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