so the back passanger side door wont open on my calais,
i was wondering if there were any way og getting into the door like taking the trim off the outdise or someting to operate the mechenism, once i get it it open i can prob fix it but i just dont want to destroy the trim on the inside to get into the door,, >
THnaks
neither handle works? are you sure it's not the lock mechanism that doesn't work? it's very difficult to actually open the door without using a handle.
Just call the fire brigade. They'll get it open.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAfsrLE2E8Y
You could try this but I don't know if it would work. Remove your back seat(push bottom part of seat towards the back of the car to unclip or just yank it out). Once the seat is removed you'll have better access to the door trim. Remove the black surround around the door leaver(inside), just clips off. Grab a screw driver & remove the arm rest on the door(2 screws underneath). Remove the window winder or window switch.
Pull trim towards you making sure it unclips from the several clips that are between the trim & door frame. Find the door lever & pull. See first what is loose & fix the problem.
BTW the don't know if this would work because I don't have my car here to see & also another reason your weather seal might be in the road.
yes neither handle works the lock mech slides both direction either the lock id disconnected in the locked position or both handles are disconnected, i guess ill start by taking the door furniture off ans see how i go,
its not that hard but you dont wanna really advertise on a public forum how to break into a car..
just call road side assistance and watch how they do it
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Road assistance can pop it, special tools needed.
might try them tomoro, make em work for there 70$ a year
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its not that hard but you dont wanna really advertise on a public forum how to break into a car..
just call road side assistance and watch how they do it
i have acces to the car and can operate the lock just dont work, i need to get "inside" the door to fix it but cant open it to get the trim off , if u get me,
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Just call the fire brigade. They'll get it open.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAfsrLE2E8Y
You could try this but I don't know if it would work. Remove your back seat(push bottom part of seat towards the back of the car to unclip or just yank it out). Once the seat is removed you'll have better access to the door trim. Remove the black surround around the door leaver(inside), just clips off. Grab a screw driver & remove the arm rest on the door(2 screws underneath). Remove the window winder or window switch.
Pull trim towards you making sure it unclips from the several clips that are between the trim & door frame. Find the door lever & pull. See first what is loose & fix the problem.
BTW the don't know if this would work because I don't have my car here to see & also another reason your weather seal might be in the road.
havent tried taking the seat out yet but i think the weather strip will be in the way, we'll find out tomoro
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might try them tomoro, make em work for there 70$ a year
If you do that, park it in the street. If it's in your driveway or backyard, they won't help you.
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yes neither handle works the lock mech slides both direction either the lock id disconnected in the locked position or both handles are disconnected, i guess ill start by taking the door furniture off ans see how i go,
the door latch is stuck, usually due to the striker being in the wrong spot. you can open it manualy, by hand. but you NEED to get the door trim off.
wether you can do it in one piece or not is upto you!
once its off, get your arm right up the back of the door and theres a small catch you can move with your fingers to unlock the door catch.
ive seen it a few times before, and its a prick to get undone. even with roadside assist 'special tools' you need to be able to see & get to the bottom of the catch
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If you do that, park it in the street. If it's in your driveway or backyard, they won't help you.
Not true here in SA, i locked my keys in my project car, sitting in my driveway under a car cover, no rego, and not even running, car cover only pulled back enough for the door and yeah did it no questions asked
update, yes you can get the trim off without too much damage, JUST, there was a little spring that has come dislodged on the latch part, and therefor not letting the door unlock fully, problem solved, thanks for all the advice all1!
for future peopel searching this thread, PM me for help,
