Doors won't unlock? How to open (pics)
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Doors won't unlock? How to open (pics)
Just got my drivers door open at last. The lock mechanism was jammed, and wasnt unlocking properly. Luckily I had a second lock mechanism lying around and was able ot figure out which bit I needed to hook with my coathanger. Took no time at all, I hooked it in 10 seconds. Got some pics ready to go........but....
Should I post pics/info for people or would that be promoting stealing? You gotta remove the exterior door handle to do it but I don't want to contribute to a stolen FD if some retard figures out how to do it thru the weather strip at the bottom of the window.
Should I post pics/info for people or would that be promoting stealing? You gotta remove the exterior door handle to do it but I don't want to contribute to a stolen FD if some retard figures out how to do it thru the weather strip at the bottom of the window.
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Guess you can post them now since you pretty much described it already. And I'm sure that there are plenty of other ways to break one open in addition to this, so it's nothign new to anyone who would actually try to lift one.
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Nothin beats the 'ol smash 'n grab. If someone has the aptitude and gall to steal a car, they're gonna do it with or without this info. And if someone who HAS an RX-7 wants to steal an RX-7, $10 says they've already got a pretty good idea how to get it open.
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Our cars are pretty easy to break into, and if they really want it the door lock isn't going to stop them.
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Yeah fair enough - if it's that easy to get into then I won't post pics. If someone is in the situation I was in and they can't get the doors open, they can always PM someone to ask.
My searches for info when I was trying to get the door open turned up a few people who had a similar problem - I wanted to put the info out there for guys like those in the future. But as long as they search, post a thread or PM someone I'm sure they'll figure it out.
My searches for info when I was trying to get the door open turned up a few people who had a similar problem - I wanted to put the info out there for guys like those in the future. But as long as they search, post a thread or PM someone I'm sure they'll figure it out.
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You know what, my lock felt like it was going to jam today. I think I'll put some oil in it. If you ever get a pm form me I'll be asking you how to get into the car
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Yeah I don't know what caused mine to Jam up. After I took it out and inspected it, there was a bit of metal that had rotated to a position where it shouldn't be. No idea how it got to be in that position. The bottom line was, there was no way the door was going to open by manipulating the rods or cables in any way.
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Originally Posted by jeffrored92
Yeah fair enough - if it's that easy to get into then I won't post pics. If someone is in the situation I was in and they can't get the doors open, they can always PM someone to ask.
My searches for info when I was trying to get the door open turned up a few people who had a similar problem - I wanted to put the info out there for guys like those in the future. But as long as they search, post a thread or PM someone I'm sure they'll figure it out.
My searches for info when I was trying to get the door open turned up a few people who had a similar problem - I wanted to put the info out there for guys like those in the future. But as long as they search, post a thread or PM someone I'm sure they'll figure it out.
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Sorry guys for bringing this thread back up!!! Yes I have searched high and low for an answer! I have the same problem as jeffrored92.!! (jeffrored92, if you see this please chime in!).
Well this is how my problem started. Suddenly the lock on my car just stopped working over winter months. The inside and outside handles work fine.
Problems I have on the driver’s door:-
1) Inner door lock **** cable has come away from the ****. The **** has no resistance and flips up and as though nothings connected to it.
2) I can not unlock the door using the key or the inside lock. As I turn the key to unlock, I feel resistance. So it's jammed in lock position.
What I've already done.
1) Removed the outer door handle and played with both rods hoping it would open it but no joy!!.
2) Checked the plastic clips which holds the rods in place and there fine.
3) Sprayed WD40 on to the lock mechanism.
4) Removed the inside handle cover and I see 2 cables one attached to the handle and one into the lock. Using a pair of long nose pliers I’ve tried to give the locking cable a few tugs but it didn’t budge and felt stuck.
5) Removed the outer weather strip and had a poke around near the bottom of the locking rod. No joy either..
I have been doing the above procedures religiously for past 5 days but I have had no luck in getting the door to unlock.
I really don’t want to destroy my door card to get it open!!!
I know there is a possibly to get it open the same way as jeffrored92 but I don’t know what part of the locking mechanism I should be pulling on with the coat hanger to release the lock.
Does anyone have any pics?
I have a crate of beer for the person who helps me get my door open!!!!!!!
Well this is how my problem started. Suddenly the lock on my car just stopped working over winter months. The inside and outside handles work fine.
Problems I have on the driver’s door:-
1) Inner door lock **** cable has come away from the ****. The **** has no resistance and flips up and as though nothings connected to it.
2) I can not unlock the door using the key or the inside lock. As I turn the key to unlock, I feel resistance. So it's jammed in lock position.
What I've already done.
1) Removed the outer door handle and played with both rods hoping it would open it but no joy!!.
2) Checked the plastic clips which holds the rods in place and there fine.
3) Sprayed WD40 on to the lock mechanism.
4) Removed the inside handle cover and I see 2 cables one attached to the handle and one into the lock. Using a pair of long nose pliers I’ve tried to give the locking cable a few tugs but it didn’t budge and felt stuck.
5) Removed the outer weather strip and had a poke around near the bottom of the locking rod. No joy either..
I have been doing the above procedures religiously for past 5 days but I have had no luck in getting the door to unlock.
I really don’t want to destroy my door card to get it open!!!
I know there is a possibly to get it open the same way as jeffrored92 but I don’t know what part of the locking mechanism I should be pulling on with the coat hanger to release the lock.
Does anyone have any pics?
I have a crate of beer for the person who helps me get my door open!!!!!!!
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I've spent the whole day trying and can't seem to get the door unlocked. It's such a pain in the ***
Hopefully the weather will be ok and I will try again tomorrow..
In the meantime if anyone who's had a similar experience please chime in. What's seems to be a few minute job is taking for ever!!
I'm already having nightmares of hacking into the door card
Thanks in advance..
Hopefully the weather will be ok and I will try again tomorrow..
In the meantime if anyone who's had a similar experience please chime in. What's seems to be a few minute job is taking for ever!!
I'm already having nightmares of hacking into the door card
Thanks in advance..
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Taking the door panel off is no big deal. 3 or 4 screws around the side.
1. remove the triangle blacks from the window sides, they pop off just pull evenly to not break.
2. remove the cup from around the door handle/lock. It has one screw under the cover at rear.
3. remove 3-4 screws around the outside of the door panel
4. panel is held on by push-pin type plastics. you want to pull out from the bottom and lift UP, it has two guide pins on the top that you lift up and off of.
5. unplug the window switch and mirror switch.
What you have will look like this (without the silver sound dampner).
As you can see the assembly is easy to access and you'll likely find the problem.
1. remove the triangle blacks from the window sides, they pop off just pull evenly to not break.
2. remove the cup from around the door handle/lock. It has one screw under the cover at rear.
3. remove 3-4 screws around the outside of the door panel
4. panel is held on by push-pin type plastics. you want to pull out from the bottom and lift UP, it has two guide pins on the top that you lift up and off of.
5. unplug the window switch and mirror switch.
What you have will look like this (without the silver sound dampner).
As you can see the assembly is easy to access and you'll likely find the problem.
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Thanks for replying. Excellent guide for taking the door card off once the door’s open but I wish I was at that stage!! Unfortunately that’s not my problem at the moment..
The driver’s door is shut in locked position and I’m unable to unlock it and get the door open, as previously stated. Therefore I need to get the door open so I’m able to get the door card off and see what the problem is.
I just need a pic or someone to guide me to what I need to pull up from the locking mechanism inside the door to get it unlocked and opened.
You can PM me if you don’t want add any info here!
The search for the answer continues……………
The driver’s door is shut in locked position and I’m unable to unlock it and get the door open, as previously stated. Therefore I need to get the door open so I’m able to get the door card off and see what the problem is.
I just need a pic or someone to guide me to what I need to pull up from the locking mechanism inside the door to get it unlocked and opened.
You can PM me if you don’t want add any info here!
The search for the answer continues……………
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pull out the window seal and you will more easily see the lock and handle rods. move the handle and you will see which that is so you need to work the other.
and try a thicker oil in the keyhole, WD40 won't really work the tumblers loose if they are sticking.
as for this thread, it's almost easier to describe than to have a broken window and missing stereo/belongings. an FD isn't something you leave out in a bad area unattended anyways, it is extremely simple to get started once inside as well. invest in an alarm, keep it nearby or stored indoors at night.
and try a thicker oil in the keyhole, WD40 won't really work the tumblers loose if they are sticking.
as for this thread, it's almost easier to describe than to have a broken window and missing stereo/belongings. an FD isn't something you leave out in a bad area unattended anyways, it is extremely simple to get started once inside as well. invest in an alarm, keep it nearby or stored indoors at night.
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Thanks for your reply. I have already taken the outer window seal off and played with the locking rod.
The lock itself is fine, though the rod connected to it is jammed/stuck and it’s not disengaging the lock.
The lock itself is fine, though the rod connected to it is jammed/stuck and it’s not disengaging the lock.
pull out the window seal and you will more easily see the lock and handle rods. move the handle and you will see which that is so you need to work the other.
and try a thicker oil in the keyhole, WD40 won't really work the tumblers loose if they are sticking.
as for this thread, it's almost easier to describe than to have a broken window and missing stereo/belongings. an FD isn't something you leave out in a bad area unattended anyways, it is extremely simple to get started once inside as well. invest in an alarm, keep it nearby or stored indoors at night.
and try a thicker oil in the keyhole, WD40 won't really work the tumblers loose if they are sticking.
as for this thread, it's almost easier to describe than to have a broken window and missing stereo/belongings. an FD isn't something you leave out in a bad area unattended anyways, it is extremely simple to get started once inside as well. invest in an alarm, keep it nearby or stored indoors at night.
#21
Looking down in the middle of the door, I can see where the lock rod goes into the mechanism but there is some kind of white plastic casing protecting it and it’s stopping me seeing the bottom end of the rod, that’s connected into the mechanism. I had a pull with a hook around that area but nothing come of it..
I just need to know what part I need to pull on with a hook to get it unlocked??
I have spent days trying to get this door open with various methods but it’s not having none of it!!
Surely I can’t be the only RX7 owner who’s had this problem? Or am I!!
I just need to know what part I need to pull on with a hook to get it unlocked??
I have spent days trying to get this door open with various methods but it’s not having none of it!!
Surely I can’t be the only RX7 owner who’s had this problem? Or am I!!
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TpCpLaYa was kind enough to send me details on how to get the door unlocked, I have tried but it's unfortunately it's not unlocking.
The common unlocking method is not working and seems to be used when the keys have been locked inside the car.
My problem as mentioned is the lock rod is jammed in the mech itself!!! I can get the lock rod to move slightly with force and i can see it moving in the mech but it's not unlocking..
I believe I need to unlock direct via lock mech and not the locking rod just like jeffrored92 did.
My problem is I don't know what part of the mech I need to pull onto to disengage the lock!! Once I know where to hook I'm sure I will get open.
I've spent a week trying to get the f***** open!!!
Any help is appreciated..
The common unlocking method is not working and seems to be used when the keys have been locked inside the car.
My problem as mentioned is the lock rod is jammed in the mech itself!!! I can get the lock rod to move slightly with force and i can see it moving in the mech but it's not unlocking..
I believe I need to unlock direct via lock mech and not the locking rod just like jeffrored92 did.
My problem is I don't know what part of the mech I need to pull onto to disengage the lock!! Once I know where to hook I'm sure I will get open.
I've spent a week trying to get the f***** open!!!
Any help is appreciated..
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I mean if you get in the car through the passenger door and get to the drivers seat and use ALL YOUR MIGHT on the physical lock (in the door handle cup) and can't get it to budge then it's going to be A LOT harder I think to fix......only solution I see to a problem like this would be to get inside the panel somehow to access the guts directly...how, well that's the million dollar questions. It seems something(s) would have to be removed improperly(damaged) to get this access with the door stuck closed.