door locking mechanism is stuck in lock position with front door open

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DAVID HRIC
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tried the lock button on door it works for all the other doors except the one that is stuck in lock position
Dec 8, 2011 at 6:39 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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the door panel will have to be removed to acess the latch to get the car open. not something you should try at home.

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Dec 8, 2011 at 6:43 AM
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WRENCHTECH
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If I am reading this right, the jaws are just stuck in the lock position and you can't close the door. If that is the case, stick a screwdriver behind the jaws at the end of the door. With the other hand pull the door handle open and then push the jaws open.
Dec 8, 2011 at 7:11 AM
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CADIEMAN
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if you manually push the door lock button to open will it open/? does it click back and forth using the locking ****? if the acuator is bad u should be able to open it manually.
Dec 8, 2011 at 8:27 AM
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