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.
How to fix a car door handle that won t open.
If the door will not open from the inside check that the child safety lock is not engaged.
If the door does not allow the lock to be jimmied open it may be necessary to remove the door from its hinges.
Lubricating the door latch is one of the ways in which doors that won t open from the inside or the outside can be fixed.
Sometimes opening the door from inside will free the door mechanism and allow it to work properly.
If the bolt moves but not enough to allow the door to open the mechanism probably needs lubrication.
This is usually only on one side either the inside handle won t open the door or the outside handle won t open the door but the other one will work fine.
There is no universal fix for.
Look for the set screw on neck of the knob between the handle and door.
Look for a screw in the bezel under the handle lever.
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.
Next open the door and try to adjust the lock assembly to see what is stuck.
Check that the door locks are open.
This is one of the many reasons that it is so important to have a spare car key.
If this works the issue may be with the external door handle.
Begin by checking the keyway for blockage.
Check to make sure the handle is not broken.
Take the door off the hinges.
Lubricate the assembly and move again.
When a car door won t open from inside or outside because of a deadlock the best option is to use the key.
Damaged handle cable or rod.
Try to open the door from the inside once you determine only one door has a problem opening you can try opening the door from the inside.
Remove the inner door handle.
Insert a long sturdy item with a flat tip preferably a flat head screwdriver if available between the top rung of the door s top hinge and the head of the bolt securing the door to the hinge.
If the child lock is on the door will not open.
If the cable or rod that connects the door handle to the latch assembly is damaged or has come loose the door will not open.
