Passenger door won't opn

[Jimvr4]

I hate asking noobish questions but this one has me baffled:

My passenger door will not open from either the inside or outside. The actuator operates to the unlock state but then within 0.5 seconds it re-locks. I believe the latch mechanism is jammed.

Anyone experience this? How to get the door to open?

[DocWalt]

Open the door when you have that split second of opportunity, and check out this guide here: http://www.3sgto.org/f2/my-guide-doo...pics-3851.html

[Emilie@GZP]

hold the key while you open it. My purple one does the same thing.

[Jimvr4]

During that split second the door almost opens but it doesn't catch. I think the mechanism is worn or damaged and not operating properly

[DocWalt]

Then do what Em said. My car was doing the same when it was really hot out.

[OhioSpyderman]

He tried what Em said earlier today, it didn't work....

Bob.

[Jimvr4]

Spent some time trying to trip the latch with battery disconnected. This confirms it's a mechanical problem. The lock is stuck halfway.

At this point I just need to figure out how to trip the latch

[mb3000]

Firmly push the tab to locked, then unlocked in a fairly quick manner. This always worked with my old 97.

Probably won't work, but it's worth a shot.

[Jimvr4]

Thanks but that doesn't work. The latch is bad. I just need to open the door somehow

[dpartinvr4]

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