After someone slamming the liftgate, the latch won't open no matter what I do and it seems something is broke inside the black metal box where the latch mechanism meets the door striker. According to the service manual I have to open the liftgate first to replace the latch. Manually pulling the lever inside the liftgate doesn't work. What can I do?
There is an emergency release on the inside of the liftgate. Here is a link to it.
http://www.mazda3tech.com/when_liftgate_trunk_lid_cannot_be_opened-379.html
Testimonial: "Thanks but I already tried it and doesn't work. The problem seems to be beyond that part and deep inside the black box where the mechanism releases the door striker."
SOURCE: 2000 Toyota Sienna tailgate door will not open/broken handle
I hope I can help, I had the same problem on my 2001. I called the dealership and they said 375.00 + parts to fix. Being mechanically inclined I decidet to try it myself. Please understand, this is not exact, but is a pretty good guide. To open from the outside, make sure doors are unlocked(mine relocked after a minute or so) place a screwdriver, long and thin, into the slot that the handle passes through the door on the right side. Raise the handle of the driver, and you should be pressing down on a cable that operates the latch. the door should release. If you cant do that, from the inside, remove the two side trim pieces. Then remove the inner door panel, One screw under plastic cap on handle, one under cap on strap... and pop off all plastic buttons(hidden) between the door and cover, a 1" putty knife will work for this. You will see the cable that used to connect to the handle. Remove the cable by pulling it through the slot(apparent when you get to it) and now remove the two screws that hold the handle on. Also, you have to remove a screw from the passengers side of the cover plate over the handle. the plate will slide(not sure which way now), and it will come off. replace the handle and etc..... inreverse.. Took me 25 minutes, start to finish. Further questions, let me know. remember, mine was 2001 Sienna.
SOURCE: 1991 Nissa D21 Door Latch broken
There isn't a book or manual detailed enough to show you the inner workings of this lock mechanism. You will more than likely end up damaging the door panel and the mechanism to get the door open. You could go to a junk yard and get a used latch, see how it works, and then jimmy yours open. Or you could buy a new one and do the same thing. Either way the door panel has to come off with the door open and the latch will probably be damaged. There is a little spring that comes off or breaks in the latch and causes exactly what you are describing. There could be other issues as well but it definately needs the latch replaced.
SOURCE: Door not closing, mechanism not ingaging
I had the same problem of the door not closing because of that little mechanism locked down. I kept wiggling and poking the little mechanism and it finally let up after i just pulled open on the inside door handle. hope this helps.
SOURCE: Remote Entry System not working, 05 Chrysler T&C
there is an update foe the body control module that will generally fix the problem. you will ned to take it to the dealer to have it done.
SOURCE: 1999 BMW 323iS drivers side door. I cannot open
you are correct they are flimsey and get fatigued with age easy to replace harder to find
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