[DML] Re: Can't get door open

["therealdmcvegas" <dmcvegas@xxxxxxx>]

I assume that the door lock here is jammed as well. If so, it's rather
simple to fix.

Instead of pulling up on the inner handle to open the door, press down
on it. While holding it down, unlock the door. Then let go, and pull
the handle to open the door like normal. If there is some severe
tension on the door from a misadjusted torsion bar, you *might* need
to also pull/push the door to keep it closed.

I've seen this happen on both my car, and on others. It'll happen when
the cable connecting the outer door handle hangs, and doesn't allow
the bell crank to fully retract. This will prevent the front door
latch from unlocking, and thus the door appears as though it's jammed.

The factory did an excellent job at adjusting the inner rods and
latches, and they should never need to be readjusted. Unless they are
upset, when you install new door handles for instance. In that case
you may need to adjust the cable, and or sheath. Make certain they're
fully seated, and have no preloaded tension.

-Robert
vin 6585 "X"



--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Woody <BePositive2000@xxxx> wrote:
> 
> I'm sure there has been one or several posts on this, but could not
> find one.  
> 
> My driver's side door has decided to only partially unlatch.  How do I
> get it to open and prevent it from happening again.  This occurred
> after I locked the door.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Woody
> 
> 
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