My 00 passenger side door wont budge . It did in the morning once, but sounded like something broke off or came loose while i pulled the exterior handle open. After i shut it(i was at work, i had to) it wouldnt open again. The interior handle worked once after. After that nothing from either.

Is it possible to take the door panel off while the door is shut?
i really want to open it up to see if i can fix it before i take it to the dealer.

or is there any other way of getting my door open?


im driving my no so comfortable 91 mr2 now and i already want the s2000 back to normal.

 

try to open it w/ the key from the outside or check your door lock on drivers side door....maybe u set it on unintentionally.

 

tried it. still nothing...

can i take my door panel off with the door shut?

 

There is no way to take the door panel off without the door being open. There is a screw that holds the panel on that is between the dash and door panel.

As far as your problem goes, I can't help . I've never come across something like this.

 

uhh, I am not aware of anyway to take the door panel off with the door shut.

Like spa01s2k said, There is that one screw that is now not accessible.

 

Take your car to a locksmith and let them open it for you. There's a tool that slips between the door an window that they use to trip the lock. Expect this would cost $30-50 bucks. Since the lock is electric , might have to disconnect the battery, reset CEL's ect.
Or... look at a picture of the mechanism and using a bent coat hanger, try to do it yourself first. You might be able to save some money with a successful "jimmie"

 

the lock isnt the problem i assume? he can unlock it, but its the opening mechanism itself that crapped out. GL!!

 

[QUOTE=i2ichal2d,Jan 21 2007, 08:42 PM]the lock isnt the problem i assume? he can unlock it, but its the opening mechanism itself that crapped out.

 

i am having this same problem. but with BOTH doors. i cant open any door inside or out. u can hear it try to unlock but it just wont. when i hit the unlock button on either the alarm remote or the original key fob the light inside turns on then shuts off immedietly. has anyone had this problem