Car door won't open

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gd_souza@hotmail.com - 06 Jul 2007 01:38 GMT

I have 98 Honda Civic 4-door sedan and the rear door suddenly stopped
opening. The door has a child lock enabled - but I could alway unlock
open it from outside. Now I can't open it from outside or the inside
(child locked).

Any thoughts on what could be wrong? All the locks go up and down -
as expected - when I use the wireless remote. Is this easily fixable
by oneself - or does it need a professional?

- GD

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Dan Beaton - 06 Jul 2007 14:29 GMT

> I have 98 Honda Civic 4-door sedan and the rear door suddenly stopped
> opening. The door has a child lock enabled - but I could alway unlock
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> - GD

Car door locks don't actually lock the door; when locked they simply
prevent the latch from being operated. Unless the latch itself is damaged
(unlikely), the problem is most likely that the linkage has separated.
With the right tool (as used by locksmiths, tow truck operators and car
thieves) it is possible to operate the latch and open the door. Then
you would need to loosen or remove the inner door panel in order to
get access to the linkage and re-attach it.
Dan

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