Drivers Door won't Open
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Drivers Door won't Open
Hey, just picked up a 95 Jeep Cherokee for a buddy of mine. The drivers door won't open. Seems to be a door lock problem. Manually turning the key on the door, the door handle button has no friction like if the door is still locked. Also inside the door lock won't move all the way to the unlock position, doesnt matter how much force I give it. I'm guessing the actuator is frozen. Is this vehicle easily slim jim? Or has anyone encountered this before and have any tips? Thanks
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Originally Posted by bad_4dr_sho
Hey, just picked up a 95 Jeep Cherokee for a buddy of mine. The drivers door won't open. Seems to be a door lock problem. Manually turning the key on the door, the door handle button has no friction like if the door is still locked. Also inside the door lock won't move all the way to the unlock position, doesnt matter how much force I give it. I'm guessing the actuator is frozen. Is this vehicle easily slim jim? Or has anyone encountered this before and have any tips? Thanks
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That works, I took apart the inside door handle, but I didn't remove the door panel, I didn't think I could with the door closed. But if I can, I'm going to try and follow that door lock rod back.
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Originally Posted by bad_4dr_sho
That works, I took apart the inside door handle, but I didn't remove the door panel, I didn't think I could with the door closed. But if I can, I'm going to try and follow that door lock rod back.
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