1998 Other Vauxhall Models Door lock on drivers door

1998 VAUXHALL
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1998 Other Vauxhall Models Two Wheel Drive Manual 100000 miles

the door locking mechanism on the drivers door has jammed in the locked position and will not lock or unlock if i use either the key or remote, any ideas on how to free the mechanism as door keeps bouncing off the catch and will not shut, thanx
Dec 9, 2008 at 5:14 PM
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DAVE H
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get a screwdriver place it behind the lock plate .. pull door handle up and flick lock out at same time .. works everytime ?
Dec 13, 2008 at 4:28 AM
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