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Door won’t open

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Red Taco 43, Oct 19, 2019.

  1. Oct 19, 2019 at 10:53 AM
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    Red Taco 43

    Red Taco 43 [OP] Member

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    It is all stock, well except for the parts that have had to be bought such as the radiator and O2 sensor.
    Yesterday I locked my door on my 2004 Tacoma. And now I can’t unlock it (base windows and lock). I can’t get the key to open it and I can’t even get the door to open on the inside. The lock is like jammed and the door won’t open. Help ASAP!
     
  2. Oct 19, 2019 at 10:56 AM
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    wilcam47

    wilcam47 Keep on keeping on!

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    my F150 jams up sometimes in the back and I have to pull the unlock latch with pliers.
     
  3. Oct 19, 2019 at 11:07 AM
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    underaroof

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    Handles and their locking parts are built with lots of little plastic bits. They break pretty easily.

    I can't recommend a way to get the door open, but if you can get the inside panel off you'll have a good chance of at least getting the door open to see what the problem is.
     
  4. Oct 19, 2019 at 3:43 PM
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    Red Taco 43

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    It is all stock, well except for the parts that have had to be bought such as the radiator and O2 sensor.
    What would that way be?
     
  5. Oct 19, 2019 at 3:47 PM
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    jbrandt

    jbrandt Made you look

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    Try some WD40 in the key hole.

    I have Keyless entry, but every once in a while, if I'm working on it and the battery is disconnected, I need to lock it with the key. I have to jiggle the key around and it'll eventually turn.

    I've never had a problem with the handle breaking. Seems like if you live in a very cold climate or have gorilla arms, you tend to break stuff more...
     
  6. Oct 19, 2019 at 4:16 PM
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    Red Taco 43

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    It is all stock, well except for the parts that have had to be bought such as the radiator and O2 sensor.
    I’ve broken the handle but I have a wire holding it and it works good. Just the stupid lock won’t turn and I can’t pull it up either.
     

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