My Door Handle Wont Open From Inside

Getting the door to open.

My door handle wont open from inside.

This is an issue that occurs because of a feature that has been installed in certain models of cars it may be caused because of a button on the remote that activates the lock. Remove the old lock. This issue can be resolved easily if the door lock is working and we can still get into the car. This video is for when you can t open your door from either the inside or the outside not both if you can t open your door from both the inside and outside.

Some models have handles that have no screw but are held on by locks which are disengaged by sliding the bezel either forward or back. If the door is not opening it is essential to check the lock first. If it does give it a firm push from the inside of your car. The inside handle is broken and not pulling the cable.

When you replace it you will need either a commercial rivet gun and large rivets like the factory used. Seat belt problems may also cause your door not to open from the inside especially if it s not completely retracted. Remove the handles including the thru spindle. See if this retracts the handle.

There should be a cable or rod attached to the handle. Every door is different so there isn t one fool proof way to coax them open. If the bolt moves but not enough to allow the door to open the mechanism probably needs lubrication. Look for a screw in the bezel under the handle lever.

Locate the screws holding the lock in place on the inside of the door. Or replace the rivets with a nut bolt. This is usually easier to do from the inside especially if you ve got. Remove the inner door handle.

If the malfunctioning lock is in the door handle there will be at least two screws securing the door handle to the door. Check to make sure the handle is not broken. Take the handles knobs off of the door. Remove these screws unscrew one side of the door knob and pull the door handle and lock assembly out of the door.

You ll need to take the inside of the door off not too hard but go slow and gentle so you don t break something and then find and re attach the rod. How to fix an exterior door that won t open identify the problem. It may be on the. Make sure it is not placed beyond the latching mechanism.

There s a rod behind the door skin that goes from the door handle to the latch. That s probably slipped off the handle. Look for the set screw on neck of the knob between the handle and door. Use a tool a flathead screwdriver will work to twist within the gap the thru spindle inserts into.