I can't figure out why since the bell crank didn't move back any further once I disconnected the cable. But the door unlocked and opened! The sheath of the door cable had been caught, and streched the cable out a little farther. So this appears to be what was causing the locking problem. Although after that, my door wouldn't latch properly. After reseating the cable cover, the door works perfectly! Plus now it the lock and the door handles are MUCH lighter to pull then they were before. I also did as other list members reccomended and pushed the interior door handle down to reverse the bell crank to unlock the door. Even that didn't work. But now every thing is back to normal and progressing fine. MANY thanks to DMC Joe for solving my problem, and to my fellow list members who took time out to write me to help me out! -Robert vin 6585 --- In dmcnews@xxxx, "DMC Joe" <dmcjoe@xxxx> wrote: > Robert, > > Try this first step to release your door lock. Locate the exterior door handle cable where it attaches to the latch release link bell crank which is located just above the interior door release handle. Push the bellcrank back to allow you to detach the cable ball end from the bellcrank. Check to see if the lock releases. Let me know the result. > > DMC Joe > > "We're here to help you" > > DMC Help / De Lorean Services / <dmchelp@xxxx> > Web Site: <www.deloreanservices.com>