Can't Open Your Car Door From Outside or Inside?

Sometimes you can't open your car door because the outside door handle is broken and needs replacement but if the outside and inside door handles won't open the door you have a very different problem that's more serious and more expensive to fix - If you'd like to know the problem and how to fix it yourself - watch on

[@kevinjunior8441]

Come to find out how to open it.. dudes got door open from the start. Helpful.

[@carquestions]

Kev - decided it was video worthy half way through - but at least you know where to poke around to get it to open - not easy and dealer will charge big bucks to fix this - Cheers from Canada!

[@scotts4125]

I'm an automotive locksmith and this isn't correct advice. The window down will make it harder to actuate the latch. Always do this with the window up. I have been doing this for 40 years and opened more of these than I care to think about. I would also tell people to buy a cheap borescope while doing this.

[@Bandman_cb]

Hello. I have a 2000 Maxima SE. The Rear Drivers Door will not open from inside or out. A lock smith told me id have to go to a dealership. Would you have any advice?

[@carquestions]

sorry for the late reply - but any locksmith worth their salt should be able to slim jim the rear door - find another

[@Bandman_cb]

@@carquestions can i do it myself?

[@carquestions]

Sure - give it a try @@Bandman_cb

[@Bandman_cb]

Thanks for the help. What am i supposed to use to get the door open?

[@flamboroughgas284]

And a special thanks to Matt from Flamborough Gas for finally getting the door open with a coat hanger!

[@carquestions]

It actually says "Special thanks Bro" at 5:15 but the end role is on top of it.

[@craigwalker7051]

Have got a jeep Cherokee 2015 drivers door will not open from both sides in and out it’s closed aswell please help me am getting in and out off the other side it’s a nightmare 🤬🤬

[@carquestions]

You need to get a slim Jim and try from outside or inside to get at the backside of the lock to unlock it - or get a locksmith - good luck and Cheers from Canada

[@teethehairstylist]

Omg this is currently me & it’s so embarrassing

[@prepperboss]

I have a 2003 Wrangler Sport TJ, and have a “no fuse” alert. I am having trouble locating the IOD fuse. Any idea where it is, specifically. I cannot find it.

[@carquestions]

Best advice is to use the owner's manual or description on fuse cover. Cheers from Canada - sorry about late reply

[@user-bl8qq8yl6b]

On 2010 Lincoln MKT front driver side door handle won't open (opens on inside handle). I've taken the panel off, but now what?

[@carquestions]

You need to look closely at the inside part of the door look - or better yet remove the door lock for close inspection - maybe rust is jamming it up

[@rights7328]

Ty I was stressed

[@carquestions]

Did it help Rights?

[@billycrowell9747]

I sprayed my door with w d forty and it works just fine now

[@carquestions]

Well done - Cheers from Canada!

[@quarthbutteryant6859]

My door won’t open, won’t unlock, won’t lock. Can’t take the panel off because of this. What can I do?

[@carquestions]

You need to spray loads of WD40 towards the Latch from above and get a slim Jim / coat hanger and fiddle with the latch from inside as suggested in the video - good luck Quarth - Cheers from Canada!

[@chadgilmore5046]

I live in Australia I have a 2006 VZ Holden commodore i had the same problem took it to a locksmith he open it with in a minute I would try a locksmith first rather than destroy the door.

[@carquestions]

If your good with a slim jim it could save you a bit - Cheers from Canada Chad!

[@vexorin9148]

Bro same 2005 vz wagon

[@carquestions]

good to know - thanks@@vexorin9148

[@lawandajenkins4491]

I have Buick regal grand sport and it will not open with key will not open at all

[@carquestions]

get a slim Jim and go towards the lock - good luck - Cheers from Canada!

[@billycrowell9747]

Spray it with w d forty next

[@SkippingTax]

i’m stuck in my room parents out for camping phone at living room windows don’t open only my laptop please tell me what to do in the inside

[@carquestions]

Is the door stuck or locked? Push and pull on the door

[@carquestions]

Look for a latch on the window

[@SkippingTax]

@@carquestions i’m opening it and it’s not doing anything

[@SkippingTax]

@@carquestions the window is gated outside for security reasons

[@SkippingTax]

can i call the cops on my laptop because img trying and

[@pamelagibbs5470]

I have shut the door and both door handles don't work and windows are all up...help!

[@pamelagibbs5470]

It's a 2010 F150 Ford

[@carquestions]

try the trunk, get the other key

[@bernibaca1736]

Oh feel I'm in trouble

[@carquestions]

Might need a locksmith? hope it works out

[@danskretteburg4110]

If I need it open to fix it, but I can't open it, what do I do? 😅🤔

[@carquestions]

You have to use a slim jim - to manipulate the lock - the video shows you where - Cheers and good luck Dan

[@shypony5820]

Got a toyota solara. The door latch got stuck in the open position after being stuck locked shut. -11 degrees when all this happened.

[@carquestions]

I'd try a safe source of heat very near the latch - hair dryer, torch - not too close - Cheers from Canada!

[@shypony5820]

@@carquestions update soon, wish me luck.

[@carquestions]

I do - let me know what happens - good luck@@shypony5820

[@shypony5820]

2:40 ​@carquestions because I don't know the part, it's that piece between those 3 big screw holes on the metal part, in that long hole you could slide your finger In. I've been sitting in my car since I replied with heat on (just for me) but the door finally closed. That lock/latch/actuator. Whatever it should be called has moved. Huzzah!!

[@carquestions]

yes that is the latch! it has parts in it that stick when cold - good idea to warm the car by the way - well done!@@shypony5820

[@charles373]

my 2018 Q50 Infiniti drivers door won't open because someone broke the lock, trying to break into my car. The dealer is giving me a runaround. Who would be the best person/expert to take this to?

[@carquestions]

Charles - I'd get the best locksmith in town and then once the door is open any competent mechanic can fix your door handle - Cheers from Canada!

[@charles373]

Thank you!

[@scottouimet2865]

My ford fusion looks almoat exactlynlike that

[@carquestions]

It was an Infinity EX35

[@scottouimet2865]

@carquestions i meant the internal lock a d screw placement.y⁷ýI ended up breaking all the plastic plugs pieces and pushing a small thing screw diver down the lock to release the lock. Luckily I bought a bag of replacement plugs when I did the speakers like a month ago.