Bloody Drivers Door

[mrgtst1979]

Hi All

The other day I was coming home from work, unlocked the car, hopped in and went to close the door, it bounced a few times then finally closed. I got home and the door did want to open. Had to get out of thr passengers side door. Have tried opening with the key but it automatically forces closed. Have pulled down the window and tried a manual open using a screw driver with no luck. Have also tried this with the battery disconnected. The door trim cannot be removed due to the door not opening.

Has anybody else had this problem? If so how did they open their door. BTW is a 1994 R33GTST.

Cheers

[Dobz]

So the key can turn in the lock but it doesn't open the door? Or do you put the key in and you can't turn it at all?

[mrgtst1979]

you put the ket in but need a lot of force to turn it to the open position. While in the open position the door still cannot be opened.

[Dobz]

Try pushing on the door while you turn the key. It's possible there is something pushing more force than usual on the lock latch and it won't release.

[mrgtst1979]

Just gave it a go and no luck. I even had somebody on the inside holding the lock and handle open and I was on the outside holding the key and handle up while pushing. Any other ideas?

[mrgtst1979]

anybody else? Im sick of going through the passengers door

[mrgtst1979]

Happy to pay somebody if they can open the door

[GTR-N1]

It seems like your door bounced Chris because you forced the door closed whilst the catch was in the 'locked' position.

Plan A:- Locksmith

Plan B:- Join "Roadside Assist"

> wait 2 days before it becomes activated

> throw in the neighbour's 3 yr old kid

> lock passenger door

> leave windows down an inch for air

> call roadside assist

> lean on passenger door whilst mechanic tries to open the driver's door

> video the operation for insurance if door gets destroyed

> become a neighbourhood 'hero' for 'saving' a 'wayward' child who 'climbed' into your car

Jk

[mrgtst1979]

I was thinking of the road side assistance option but am concern that the lock mechanism has failed and the door cannot be opened

[Dobz]

Its a strange one. Call up a few locksmiths and describe your problem, they might have done a few the same already.

[mrgtst1979]

yeah I know. I have also considered that an option.

[drunkn snail]

how does the handle feel? all stiff and unsmooth or normal?

also if nothing else works and your cbf'd doing it the proper way maybe try booting it from the inside. could just of bent the locking mechanism which will need to be replaced anyways

[r31slpr]

You could cut open the door trim, reach in and unlock and open it manually.

[mrgtst1979]

Handle is smooth as normal

Have peeled back the trim and still doesn't open manually

Have just bought another door

Now how to remove the old one