Key will not unlock door all the way. Door lock just moves outside handle and inside handle will not work either cannot get door open.
There are plastic clips that hold the rods in place. They are gone. To get the door panel off, you have to remove the front seat first. Reach in and open the door for better access.
Does the passenger door unlock with the key? If it is OK, then the lock mechanism or the linkage has a problem. You will probably need to remove the interior door panel and examine it from that angle.
SOURCE: Driver side outside door handle does not work
the trim should just pop off with a screwdriver but make sure you have all the screws taken out first
SOURCE: Drivers power lock will not unlock with remote.
the door lock actuator is defective, they get really hard to move when they go bad, that is why the difficulty with the key.
SOURCE: BMW X5 2001 -DRIVER OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE WILL NOT OPEN DOOR.
DRIVER OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE WILL NOT OPEN DOOR. FROZE UP IN ICE STORM AND APPEARED TO BREAK WHEN TRIED TO OPEN DOOR. INSIDE HANDLE STILL WORKS. IS DIY REPAIR FEASIBLE?
SOURCE: 2007 chevy tahoe driver side door handle will not open door
the linkage behind the handle either the retaining clip broke or popped off need to remove the door panel to check and fix
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