Stuck in locked position. Can't open. Was getting worse slowly for 2-3 months. Used to roll window down and open from outside when inside door handle/manual lock faltered -- now it's stuck locked and I climb in the passenger side! How to fix and where to get replacement parts information.
Remove the plastic trim panel and operate the linkage with a pliers. But a new handle from the dealer or junk yard.
Parts can be had from a junk yard...remove door panel and push up on the connecting rod to open...generally, a little piece of plastic slips off or breaks inside the door. It is attached to a certain part of the rod. Should be white or clear plastic...look for the broken bits when door panel is removed so you know what you need....cheers
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I was able to determine if you move the inside door handle toward the front of the car, then you could remove the door panel. However, it takes a little force to pot out the plastic clips, but if you work around the outside by appling pressure with a thin tool, such as a putty knife it will pot out.
My problem was a small yellow plastic part that connects the outside and inside door handle rods was broken.
So I plan to replace the part and see if that fixes the provlem. If so I can save over $340 dealer repair costs.
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It's probably broken, or unhooked. Just take your inner door panel off, and you'll soon figure out what's happening. Sometimes the rods get bent, or they come off the clip, or just need adjusting. And sometimes the handle itself is broken, but you can do it!
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Two 10mm bolts, or nuts, hold the handle on from inside the door. dont forget to remove actuating rod from old handle. probably clip is broke also.
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Actually, I suggest going to a junk-yard to get your parts. It will be much more expensive to get at your dealership or bodyshop, plus the huge huge huge labor fee. If you want to invest a few minutes to save yourself some time, look to see what other vehicles use the same door handle yours does, (it will be a toyota).
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Since you can get the door open, half the battle is already won. Yes, open the door, pull the interior door panel and take a look around. Watch inside with a flashlight (towards the rear of the door) as you roll the window down to see if you can see what it's snagged on.
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Pull off the inner door panel and you will find the issue
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