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Old Mar 4, 2012 | 08:54 PM
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Default Rear driver side door stuck shut.

Just like the title says. It is completely stuck shut and it will not open at all. The handle button on the outside is pushed in and stuck as well. The interior handle works fine, but it seems like the child lock may be engaged. The lock button is also very sticky and barely functions. I popped off the door panel and tried to spray some WD40 in there on the off chance it was rusted or maybe some old grease clogging the inner workings up, but it still won't open. Any ideas?
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Old Mar 4, 2012 | 09:00 PM
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take panel off again and inspect for any damages, see how it operates on the other side then compare with nonworking side. should be able to figure out issue
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Old Mar 4, 2012 | 09:26 PM
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try to pry the outside button back out and then open from inside
wd40 is not the answer, but PB blaster is it cuts through gunk better
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Old Mar 4, 2012 | 10:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Sideways99
try to pry the outside button back out and then open from inside
wd40 is not the answer, but PB blaster is it cuts through gunk better
I have some of that. Will try it in the morning. I will be updating this post when I have more info.
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Old Mar 5, 2012 | 07:54 AM
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If you have the panel off you should be able to reach the rods and manipulate them to where the latch will open. That is if they will more at all.
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Old Mar 5, 2012 | 03:28 PM
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Popped out the door button, and lo and behold the door worked properly. I did spray some PB Blaster in the door before I went to bed and let it sit overnight. Maybe a combo of both helped to free it. Thanks for the tips guys!
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