How to open car door if both handles dont work. Sample car: ford focus

[@CharlesINTEL]

12 minute video taken down to a 1 minute process. I had the issue on a friend's Subaru Crosstrek 2018. I got WD40 (no other tools used}, sprayed in the key hole, inside door opening latch, side metal latch.. A few minutes later, the door opened and closed. - - Thank you for the video and idea!

[@freespiritaussie]

How to spray the latch when you can’t open the door from the inside?

[@melvync4]

I had the same problem last month and what i did was that i sold the car and with the money i bought a new door!!

[@hunter4lovelifelearninglon464]

Lol

[@ricky-sanchez]

Didn't realize new doors were so cheap. 😂

[@wadeschneider3827]

I was trying this on a Chevy but you not getting discouraged gave me more courage and got it done. Thanks

[@davidm.tocher7773]

Excellent video, but i took a short cut for great results. Last summer had same problem, used WD40, sprayed on locks, etc, etc, without taking panel off. Jiggled lock mechanism as shown, worked great - for a few months - then stuck and stopped working again.. THIS TIME i used Liquid Wrench instead, and the amount of gummy, black goop that came out of lock mechanism was a sight to behold. I wiped it off several times, spraying Wrench and jiggling mechanism with screw driver till no more black guck came out. Sprayed Liquid Wrench once more for final protection - and door opens like new. Worked like a charm for me. 2011 Ford Focus - perhaps factory grease hardening is the problem.

[@kellyfleagle6046]

How do you get to the lock mechanism if you can't open it?

[@samanthagallagher5581]

Yes how do you get into mechanism if door doesn’t open

[@qtthagod]

bro this worked thanks!! I wasn't trying to mess with that panel

[@qtthagod]

@@kellyfleagle6046 I did this just now and it worked. i put WD40 right on the locks that go up and down. not even much and i started locking and unlocking several times with key fob. less than 2 minutes and it works no. no tools

[@qtthagod]

@@samanthagallagher5581 I did this just now and it worked. i put WD40 right on the locks that go up and down. not even much and i started locking and unlocking several times with key fob. less than 2 minutes and it works no. no tools

[@rdjgarcia]

you did an awesome job, for me I have to figure out how to resolve similar problem on my 2007 Colorado driver side front door. I have not come across any videos for challenge. Chevy's interior panels overlap each other as it's installed. removing the door panel is the key to access door mechanism. You did an awesome job,

[@Kurtacuss]

Thanks so much for your video once I saw it I knew I didn’t have to tear up the inside of my car first I just held the handle up and fist bumped it from the outside at the same time and it popped up lock knob and let go the handle then liftED the handle again and it openED the door then I use the WD-40 thanks for all your hard work I really do mean it savED me tons of trouble. I say All this my friend cause it will happen again and again to us all but maybe you do this first it want be so hard to fix next time Cheers!!!!

[@toddloepfe]

Excellent Excellent Excellent saved me a lot of time and no broken pieces!

[@garykalicharan6168]

Thanks from Trinidad 🇹🇹! Really helped me getting my Mitsubishi station wagon front door opened and I was able to save myself a lot of 💰!

[@davidchang3122]

Thanks for your video. Last year I fixed the driver side door handle and this year, one of the rear door actuator like your car. Much appreciated.

[@dlocktrends9703]

Just fixed my car thanks for keeping this video up. It would of cost me $400 dollars and it only cost me $15 dollars for tools 😅

[@akadrummer74]

You're the best man!! This same thing happened us. To the same door and same car as in your video. Thank you for making this.

[@barbaradarnell7376]

Exactly the same problem with 2011 Ford Focus.

[@dats7547]

Just fixed this problem! Thanks so much!

[@SeanJConnolly]

Thanks for the great video. Gives me hope after I suffered the same problem on my Mondeo.

[@melvync4]

Better sell the car and with the money buy a new door!!

[@Travis_Manu_Blessed_by_GOD]

Thank you from USA ..helped me same thing to my car

[@patrickmcmenaman0407]

My kids thank you, they were sick of climbing over the middle seat!

[@onecoolphilly]

Awesome video, step by step instruction, very thorough!!!

[@Jerry95612]

Thanks so much. 250 points with the wife. 😊. 🙏great video

[@JamesBlackwoodRaccoonWhisperer]

had same problem with same door, my rear seats come right out in pt cruiser easy to get at thanks for the video was able to fix mine as well

[@repaired2106]

Good to hear

[@victorturrubiartes5646]

Thank you it really helped. I have a 2013 Honda Accord and this problem has been going on since I bought it but thanks to you it’s solved now. Oh yeah and I didn’t do all that work I just put some W-40 on the side because it does open but I have to lock and unlock really fast so it can open.

[@benson4u215]

Could the latch be out of alignment?

[@johnnhoj15]

WD-40 will dry out sooner than a metal lubricant. If you can, do that instead.

[@alexafa316]

for a second I thought you were about to beat the shit out of that door to pry it open 😂😅

[@jesslaw9129]

Haha me too! I was waiting for him to kick it

[@blackguypancakes7516]

Only watched 1 minute 15 seconds and now know what i need to do.

[@johnnyangel57]

My Dude!!!! I know Right!!!!!!!!!!! Really all ya had to hear was TAKE UR DOOR PANEL OFF AND FINEGEL THE LATCH TO OPEN ... !! A lot of jibber jabber for nothing?!?!?

[@JerrsAerialPhotographyVlogs]

This must be a common problem on these year Ford Focus's because my 2010 Ford Focus both back doors have this happen every winter! It never does it in the summer, just the winter! and now the one side back door is locked like this guys! so thanks bud for showing me how to fix this! I kinda figured that this was the problem but just lazy lol

[@elijahharris7503]

I’m having this issue right now did you ever fix it?? If so what did you do?

[@JerrsAerialPhotographyVlogs]

@@elijahharris7503 yes I did fix it..you need to take the inside door panel off and spray oil or wd40 on all the lock stuff inside the door..it’s not a hard job..hardest part is taking the door apart..just work the lock back n forth while you got the door apart and just oil it up good! They get ceased up after a while. So you need to go inside the door panel and lube it up and work it a bit to fix it! Both of my rear doors would not open every once and a while and then randomly open up again sometime..

[@elijahharris7503]

@@JerrsAerialPhotographyVlogs ok thanks I appreciate it

[@qrapye]

Very helpful my drivers side door is locked from both sides maybe i can open it from back door 🔥

[@juliaseverino1569]

Richard Douglas just happened to me this morning!

[@deeznutz2162]

same my drives door handle won't open from inside and outside the key works i have a problem with the handle always have to clime over the passenger seat just to get to the drivers seat

[@teenuhmariebleier]

Thank you saved us 1700 dollars!

[@patrickm2604]

What is the thing you start wiggling at 7:35? Does it go to the button you press down to lock the car?

[@Playfulcook]

bloody cars, i'm starting to hate them alot and stick to motorbikes lol

[@reallylockedin]

lmao bikers are lame af

[@mayankpandya9301]

Hi Ed.....I reopened door panel. Soaked all connection with WD40. What i observed that iron rod that connected with lock ( Door Handle assembly) is not moving properly . I tried manually to play with rod ( Like you shown on this video at the time of opening locked door) . It does work for one time than again it stay in unlock position. As i can not see how this rod is connected internally with door handle junction but i sprayed WD 40 but not luck. Any idea what i should do know ?? How this iron rod is connected to handle assembly??

[@chrisniger101]

Thank you so much. I just installed a door actuator system without clipping the external handle system with a child lock on. Since I have not screwed the cover to the door I will go and wiggle it and see if I can access it

[@Andrewbud21]

9:25 honestly that was a cool ass shot lol

[@jbjorgensen85]

Nice focus! I have the same problem in my accord. Thanks for the video.

[@mayankpandya9883]

I am sure that I didn't missed any connector . What else I should try to fix it ? You mentioned there might be more rust still ?? How to get it fix ? Do you think I need to reopen door again ?

[@mayankpandya9883]

Only one thing I remember is I pull the plastic indicator that show on door ( door lock or unlock black plastic indicator ) not does it happened due to that or not . How should I check that connection

[@repaired2106]

I would open it and check for loose connections. Then soak the hell out of the lock with wd40 and try to play it with screwdriver.

[@mustafafix224]

Thanks bro I was worried on how I was gonna do this to my car 😆

[@curiosity2314]

Good job, have the same issue with a 2007 model. Poor design as I have never experienced this with any other car. I think in my case I will only have to remove the whole rear seat bottom.

[@richylally2479]

I have a 2003 toyota cameray with a broken outside handle and child lock on. how do I get this opened

[@slaterjohnathan]

Richy Lally same here! You figure it out??

[@saabreplay7553]

Thanks . Great work. I don’t buy Ford products

[@mayankpandya9301]

Do you have any vidoe that shows internal connection of door lock system so i can track all connections ??

[@MattBlytheTheOne]

Hi, did it leak water in the car after you pulled the inner door seal apart?

[@gardenjoey]

i did the same with wd i just stretched open the door panel a little bit and sprayed a shitload of wd then it worked again 😄 mine took 2 minutes 😄

[@francismasha4062]

really helpfull thanks for the exerlent video brother.

[@albertorendon8854]

You sir are a badass

[@1984-z6h]

i am going to drill a small hole in the door panel. hopefully i can then pull the cable to open the door. thanks for the video.

[@misodinamosa]

Awesome, thank you!

[@garyseeseverything8615]

Thanks for showing us!

[@mayankpandya9883]

Any video on how to replace actuator video on same door for Ford Focus 2008 ??

[@jaysondaquigan1862]

i have the same problem on my Mitsubishi Lancer.. when you unlock the door, it wont open.. maybe its stuck and rusty.. thanks!!! i'll try to apply lubricants or WD40..👍 hope it will work..🙂

[@beckya040301]

Omg I have same issue on my 2010 for focus. And now other doors are doing the same thing. Gotta save this so i can do the doors too!!!

[@willreese420]

Did you ever get that done?

[@jorged.601]

The car is always having this problem. Is it the mechanism that's faulty or the door itself? I was thinking about going out and finding a scrap yard with the same car and ripping off the doors from the scrapped focus and putting them on mine.

[@Colombo5218]

Thank you. You are a great teacher!

[@anjelicahernandez3180]

Can this work for any type of car?

[@mariahlunden651]

Thank you! Very helpful!

[@mayankpandya9883]

Hi Any video on how to replace rear left door actuator for ford focus 2008 SE 2.0 LT ?? I got parts but did not got any video on it yet...trying but no success

[@IAmMattRooseveltFox]

My father's 2000 Toyota Revo Door Handle Won't Open In When Unlocked From Outside

[@sandrajones3921]

Thanks for your video nowy husband can fix my door

[@danielosoup2083]

how do you that for a 2005 ford escape?

[@jeffreydanson1933]

How do I open the front drivers door if both handles do not work

[@jonathanmedellin379]

I have the same problem on my 2000 Yukon XL same back door what can I do to open it plz help

[@Jack-ns5zc]

All my doors are stuck shut after the alarm went off and i locked and unlocked a few times to stop it but the pins that pop in and out when the doors are unlocked/locked are working any help please?

[@SniperAddy]

Excellent thorough explanation keep it up bro likes from me going to try this out soon on my Astra

[@clist9406]

Okay stop you're making rookie mistakes. Roll down the window and try to pull the weather strip insert a wedge grab a flashlight and look down at the locking mechanism use a large hook tool release the mechanism open the door. Trying to remove a door panel from inside why the door is closed only damages your car

[@mayankpandya9301]

Hi Ed....Still looking forward to help on my door issue. I checked and open door 2/3 times. I do not know why that iron rod covered with cloth does not stay permanently lock / unlock position. Another thing that i observed that auto lock on my car does not work now. In past my car get automatic lock when it comes to speed of 15/km but not anymore. Please help me on it. I showed to one mechanic he told me that actuator need to changed. Do you know how cost of it ? Plz help if you can

[@repaired2106]

Hi Mike, it is very possible that actuator is bad... you can buy one online and replace it and see if it helps... if not then return part back :) The part should be around 80$

[@mayankpandya9301]

Any video on how to replace actuator video on same door for Ford Focus 2008 ??

[@repaired2106]

It should be simple for you by now... Door lock actuator is held by three screws I believe... Should be very intuitive

[@NeitouSama]

Ah figured, move the seats.

[@goldlyves]

thank you so much for the video! very helpful! (:

[@angelicarosariosantos5883]

I have the same problem with my 2004 Nissan Altima 2.5 S . I need someone to make a video from these car please!!!!

[@veronicamoreno8880]

Angelica Rosario any luck? I have the same car/same issus

[@angelicarosariosantos5883]

No Veronica I continue with the same problem.

[@seanwilder969]

Same car and issue as well...I’ll never buy another Nissan. Have your door handles broke off yet? I’ve had three break off in my hand so far P.O.S car.

[@JosueQuan]

I will try this in my Nissan Qashqai 2013. Same problem.

[@MzImdoingood]

Sean wilder i have a 04 altima as well 1 handle broken amd door wont open at all

[@datazero2610]

Very thanks from Türkiye 👍

[@mayankpandya9301]

Hi Ed....Need help. I was able to resolve locked door issue but not it does not lock via remote lock or manual as well. I mean door does lock but does not lock permanently automatically when you drive or lock via remote to lock all door. When i lock my vehicle except this rear driver side passenger door does not lock permanently . That means anyone can enter in my car with this door. How to resolve this issue ? What i did wrong ...is it WD40 ? Plz help

[@repaired2106]

+mike pan wd40 wont do anything bad for you. Did you unplug any connectors and forgot to reconnect them? Maybe accidently unpluged some connector?

[@repaired2106]

+mike pan also the lock could still be rusted and key fob is not strong enough to make some parts inside to move

[@xXxCrazyJay810xXx]

Put the window down and pull both handles stupidly as u push on the door from inside then finish the fix as shown

[@cblong718]

Wonderful video thank you for making this, very helpful.

[@jonathanchera4822]

Nice video now to do my 1 series front door eeek

[@nigelholland1811]

Had the same problem. However if you hold the small interior lock lever above the handle out. Then press the key lock and unlock the door opened. D

[@Maximusdominus888]

Thanks a bunch bro

[@bernardcole5935]

Great Job On Your Video.... You Are Awesome And Good....

[@davisstelbaums3614]

Is it easier with front driver door? :D

[@alexisdawn8322]

Lol no it's a pain in the ass no matter which door

[@OnKamui]

Lol

[@virginiafleming18]

You’re video saved the day!!!! Thank you so much!!!

[@aperson1181]

How do you prevent this from happening?

[@90nadz]

Got this issue with Renault clio 3. Anyone know how to fix it please?

[@bayouboy6615]

thanks a lot big help

[@SandoTrini]

Very good. Thanks bruh

[@ivanolsen7966]

grease is what you need 8:54

[@dcchampion9682]

Hi I have a 2013 Chev silverado ...driver door wonlt open> help

[@twila6355]

Did u ever get that fixed.? I have the same problem now. Both handles are broken..drivers side door.

[@jeanvincent7287]

Thank you so much!!! Very good step by step instructions...

[@JoseDaniel-lw2br]

The child lock was activated? 🤔 🤔 🤔 🤔 🤔 I have same issue with my ford focus but I have child lock activated

[@IAmMattRooseveltFox]

If your ford explorer doors won't open then you crash the car then the doors will open

[@koliber6642]

It is very good informational video I did excately whot you did and works perfectly. Only that side support has a nut on the bottom. thaks very much

[@mg5368]

Thank you thank you very much love you bro

[@ActualVital]

I’m having this problem with a Chevy Cruze passenger door

[@justinakers3196]

Plot twist: turns out the door was just locked

[@alinassor3733]

my back door hondacivic car does'nt opened

[@mayankpandya9301]

It should work on my focus and i have same door issue. Now i know its rust who create this issue

[@repaired2106]

good luck

[@lukitaxx07]

Great video, extremely helpful. Thank you.

[@dee8244]

But before you can do that have to get the door open

[@jagemc]

Wonder what old lady he ripped off on that car

[@MrNanah38]

I don't think you have to do all that, this is way harder.

[@MrJIZZYCEE]

My ford focus is stuck open

[@nickmendoza6615]

What are the odds that we have the same car/year

[@repaired2106]

You might have good karma :)

[@MayhemCarclub]

I have an 85 caprice same problem door handles wont open the door

[@kameno3045]

thanks

[@audreydempsey247]

Nice one

[@johnnyangel57]

?!”( OKAY SO TO SIMPLIFY THINGS TREMENDOUSLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WHAT YOUR SAYING IS TAKE YOUR DOOR PANEL OFF FROM THE INSIDE WHICH WILL ALLOW YOU TO ACCESS THE LATCH SO YOU CAN OPEN YOUR DOOR THEN REPAIR THE PROBLEM TO YOUR DOOR HANDLE ( mine is the bar fell off the latch and my child safety switch is engaged) Then put the door back together.....!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So at first I’m watching and I’m thinking there’s a magic screw that I gotta get to but no I just gotta do what is required of my make n model vehicle to take the cover off my door to get to the internal and get my door open... Thank u for the video But u really could have explained some things and it would have been way more clear what it was you were trying to do.... Peace ✌️

[@ziadfawzi]

Thanks a lot.