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cv129 · 04-12-2025, 01:25 PM

I've been at it for about a week now. Before taking drastic measure of cutting the interior door panel to gain access to the inside mechanism, I am hoping to borrow from the collective wisdom.

Symptoms - driver door doesn't open, from inside or outside. Locks and unlocks, can actually see the interior lock button going back and forth. Ear on the interior door card, I can hear the distinct sound of locking and unlocking.

Tools I have - slim-jim, self improvised metal J hook, slim bendable pick-up tool, micro string lights (squeeze thru tight spot and light up inside the door), air pump wedges...

What I've tried - 1) a procedure similar to window reset, 2) insert and turn physical key, 3) tucked and pulled on that silver wire that links to the door handle (I think OG Sirnxalot did this method). I tried #3 with the passenger door twice, and opened it with ease. No luck with driver door.

04-12-2025, 01:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
cv129 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,259 Drives: 09 Nismo, 16 Nismo Rep Power: 163995	Help needed - Door won't open I've been at it for about a week now. Before taking drastic measure of cutting the interior door panel to gain access to the inside mechanism, I am hoping to borrow from the collective wisdom. Symptoms - driver door doesn't open, from inside or outside. Locks and unlocks, can actually see the interior lock button going back and forth. Ear on the interior door card, I can hear the distinct sound of locking and unlocking. Tools I have - slim-jim, self improvised metal J hook, slim bendable pick-up tool, micro string lights (squeeze thru tight spot and light up inside the door), air pump wedges... What I've tried - 1) a procedure similar to window reset, 2) insert and turn physical key, 3) tucked and pulled on that silver wire that links to the door handle (I think OG Sirnxalot did this method). I tried #3 with the passenger door twice, and opened it with ease. No luck with driver door. __________________ Setrab \| RE-71 \| SPL \| JRZ \| Nismo \| ARK \| Whiteline \| RacingBrake \| CJM Oil Pan \| Ti shield Last edited by cv129; 04-12-2025 at 01:33 PM.