1993 Camry LE driver side door will not open with key or manual
The driver's door lock on my 93 Camry LE. I cannot
unlock the door. While the car has electric door locks, this appears to be a mechanical problem as I can hear the solenoid operating and can observe some motion in the manual lock mechanism near the inside handle as I toggle the switch from lock to unlock and back again. However, the lock will not release electrically I cannot move the manual release far enough to unlock the door. Neithe the inside or outside handles will engage to open the door. When I try the key from the outside, there is less than the normal amount of travel (rotation) in the unlock direction, but it works normally in the locking direction. There seems to be an obstruction. All other doors operate normally and, as I mentioned, I can hear and observe the solenoid in the driver's door functioning. I have tried operating the switch a number of times in hopes that it will clear the obstruction, but with no luck. Since the door is locked closed, I suspect that it is impossible to remove the door panel to determine the problem. Is there are any Toyota tech's out there who have seen this before and can help unlock the door so I can remove the panel please?. |
RE: 1993 Camry LE driver side door will not open with key or manual
I dont know if you've ever had to get into your car with a slim jim because you forgot your keys in it but, i would try that maybe by pullig on the locking mechinism from within the door it will come unlocked and then you could gett your door panel off for further inspection.
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RE: 1993 Camry LE driver side door will not open with key or manual
Thank you so much.
I took the car to a friend (body shop) That was exactely what he did. with a hook that looks like coat hanger he manage to unlock the door and the panel removed. I turns out that a spring broke. he made a new loop on the same spring and put it back. Bingo, the door is fine now. |
RE: 1993 Camry LE driver side door will not open with key or manual
Slim jims rule. I get atleast 1 call a week from a friend to unlock their door.
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