boombastictiger Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 Hi Yesturday parked my car, switched engine off pulled the handle to open the door but nothing,, the door wasnt opening and i was locked in...Had to wind the window down and open the door from the handle outside... Now i dont know what the hell is wrong with the door. It opens fine from outside, locks with the central locking, but i cant open it from inside. I dont know but i think it might be illigal aswell (in case of emergency and i cant open door)... What could it be and/or what can i do myself before having to take it and get my wallet stolen from me at a garage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 How cold was it, frost? Same thing happened to my wifes car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miko_supra Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 not too sure how the mechanism works but it might be worht while taking the door card off and having a quick butchers to see if anything has come loose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bossco Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 There will be a bit of wire in there like brake cable on a bike. It will have a round head at the end that fits into the door handle on the inside. Probably just come away from where it clips into. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 On the MX5 it was the solenoid which was leaking slightly, first frosy morning and it froze inside it and blew the solenoid apart! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boombastictiger Posted November 24, 2007 Author Share Posted November 24, 2007 It was not really that cold, it happened yesturday and since today hasnt opened..., I never pull it to hard or anything, i can hear it clicking as i to pull it though...I am in the process of changing my speakers anyway so I might pull it off and see whats what...hope its nothing serious... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boombastictiger Posted November 24, 2007 Author Share Posted November 24, 2007 There will be a bit of wire in there like brake cable on a bike. It will have a round head at the end that fits into the door handle on the inside. Probably just come away from where it clips into. I really hope its that lol, sounds simple enought to fix... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boombastictiger Posted November 29, 2007 Author Share Posted November 29, 2007 There will be a bit of wire in there like brake cable on a bike. It will have a round head at the end that fits into the door handle on the inside. Probably just come away from where it clips into. checked that and it was still there, i also looked down the inside of the door at the locking mechanism n saw that when i was pulling the handle the wire was moving inside, but looks like its not pulling enough....what can i do, looks like a big job as im going to have to try and get the locking mechanism out... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boombastictiger Posted December 1, 2007 Author Share Posted December 1, 2007 bump... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boombastictiger Posted December 1, 2007 Author Share Posted December 1, 2007 the door still isnt opening from inside...Looks like the wire is pulling the catch near the lock, but not far enough....Has anyone had to play about with one of these before? Any advise, and should i take it to a garage or locksmith? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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