oaksc400

Hello everyone.. I am new to the forums and i have done my fair share of research on what could possibly be wrong.. the lock mechanism works[ car locks and unlocks fine with key] but when I go to grab the door handle, the door handle doesnt unhook the door latch. My passenger door's clip broke from the original owner and now i feel as if the same has happened to the driver side. I know for a fact it opens from the inside but i am locked out I have a auto locksmith coming monday but any ideas on to open the inside car door handle from outside without breaking any windows?.

Please help!! this is my only car i need to fix this asap.
Thank you in advance

SourLex

So your outside door handle does not open your door? It could be this issue, read this thread

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sc-...iy-w-pics.html

SourLex

O ok so you know what the problem is hmmm. I dunno it sounds like you might have to bite the bullet and break a window I dont see how a lock smith is going to get it open unless hes real good the the jimmy bar.

oaksc400

It appears to be the little plastic door clip.. this is all very informative except I'm still locked out!!! Still looking for a alternative to get in.

oaksc400

Sigh...=___= the locksmith claims to have a lockout "kit" I wouldn't know until monday.. but breaking a window is my last resort.. there's gotta be another way

Ramblerman

Know a good car thief, He'll get it open with coat hanger. If you can get a wire thru the seal at the top of the window, you may be able to get ahold of the inside handle & pull it. People on here have even gone as far as suggesting to cut open the door on the outside. To bad these cars don't have a fold down rear seat or you could go thru the trunk.

oaksc400

I'll try that today and keep you updated.. but as far as cutting the door off that's a little extreme... if anything I'm breaking a car window. Smh. This is a headache

Ramblerman

Ya it's a real PITA when that happens, I bought 2 boxes of those clips online from a fastener place as there's right & left clips, quite the common problem. I feel for ya & good luck.

oaksc400

Locksmith came by today and got the door open for me. Thank god!!!! Now I will proceed to changing the clips ASAP!! thanks

SC400slide

iTrader: (11)

They're 5 bucks a piece at the dealership. Buy a few as they will come in handy the next 5 years.

LoudonMan

That happened to me ONCE. I installed safety wire around the end of the rods and clips.