Locked out!

Those things are packed with so much silicone they are about to pop.

 

When I push on the door lock rod, I can hear it engaging within the actuator, but still doesn't open.

 

Who cares.lol

She's providing education

 

Op, have you confirmed that the rod from the door handle is connected properly?

 

I'm realizing now that I thought you were referring to the vertical door handle lever. I see now the actual door "lock" rod (horizontal). I'll try engaging that to see if it'll release.

 

The rod from the door handle appears to engage the actuator fine. I can even manually do it with my hand. Still doesn't open.

 

Some sort of child safety thing? I have no clue lol

 

Looks like anyone wanting to ride shot gun has to Dukes of Hazzard it to get in. make them slide across the hood too

 

I manually turned the knob from the door lock and it engaged the actuator, but still didn't open. I can't remember if the front passenger one had a child lock or not. I know that back does.

Looks like I'm screwed. Any suggestions? How do I drill it out if I have to go that route?

 

the front doesn't have a child lock as far as i know. can you take the actuator off or discount the rod from it? then maybe pull like hell on that rod. Sorry OP i have never looked that close at the locks

 

Have you tried lifting up on the door while you try to open it? Last resort, go inside the door with a drill and swiss cheese the latch til it falls apart. Don't drill too deep and make holes in the door.

 

The horizontal rod from the lock is in place and I can't remove it. The vertical rod for the handle is attached, and I can manually push on the actuator lever that it's attached to, but no dice.

 

Maybe to give your more or less an idea of how the whole door lock-actuator functions, why not remove the opposite drivers side door panel then while opening and closing the door handle and unlocking, etc. to see how it all operates as a functioning unit?

Hopefully this is give you incentive on how to approach unlocking your door on the passenger side door?

 

Will do. Thanks.

 

Update: I ultimately had to drill into the actuator to release the lock. Was able to purchase a new one from Rockauto for only $147. Not too bad. I still saved around $800 not going to the dealership. Still a win....and lesson learned about ensuring the linkage is working properly before closing the door.

Thanks all for your input.

Best,

Mike

 

I've used this same trick with a long flat tool of some kind a few times. Good advice.

 

That's a bummer, glad ya got it open tbough.

 

Wow!....it's good to know that you got that issue resolved.

Hey I'm with you about spending $147.00 (heck that's nothing) rather than $800+ on what the damn dealership wanted. You definitely saved yourself a lot of $.

FUCK THE DEALERSHIP!...BECAUSE ALL THE DEALERSHIP IS CONCERNED ABOUT IS FUCKING OVER THE CUSTOMER AND JUST MAKING AS MUCH $ OFF THE CUSTOMER, WHETHER SELLING PARTS OR SELLING A VEHICLE AND THAT'S IT!....SO FUCK'EM!

 

So how do you really feel about the dealership?

I got a really good deal on spark plugs and oil filters today at mine. $3/ plug and $4 oil filter.... beats any auto parts store.