2000 Nissan Altima Key Won't Unlock Door

2000 NISSAN ALTIMA
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HERE'S MY PROBLEM, I LOCKED MY KEYS IN THE CAR.SO I USED A SLIM JIM TO OPEN THE DOOR, NOW THE KEY WILL NOT UNLOCK THE DOOR FROM THE OUTSIDE. THE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS WORK FROM THE INSIDE. SO I TOOK OFF THE DOOR PANEL, IT SEEMS THAT THERE IS A METAL BAR THAT IS NOT ATTACHED TO ANYTHING AT ONE END, AND THE OTHER END IS ATTACHED TO THE KEY LOCK.

WHERE DO I RECONNECT THE OTHER END SO THE KEY LOCK WILL WORK AGAIN.[/b]
Feb 19, 2006 at 4:49 AM
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FISHERMAN
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the only thig you can do its take the panel of from the other door and check where it goes.

should be a metal or plastic latch loose somewhere.
Feb 19, 2006 at 7:05 AM
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Suggested Repair

Remove the opposite door panel and compare the lock linkage. Look for a loose metal or plastic latch and reconnect the free end of the metal rod there so the outside key lock works again.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 2000 Nissan Altima used a slim jim after locking the keys inside. The outside key no longer unlocks the door, although the power locks still work from inside. With the door panel removed, a metal rod is attached only at the key lock and free at the other end. The expert advised removing the opposite door panel to see where the rod connects and looking for a loose metal or plastic latch.

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