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Driver door locking system

Discussion in '3rd Gen 4Runners (1996-2002)' started by Patrick5421, Apr 6, 2024.

  1. Apr 6, 2024 at 5:25 PM
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    Patrick5421

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    Hi everyone I was working on fixing my driver exterior door handle and it looks like I’m going to have to replace the whole locking system since it’s cracked. However, I can’t open the door from the inside or outside but I have the door panel off. Does anyone know how to get the door open once you have the door panel off?

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    Patrick5421, Apr 6, 2024
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    Unless someone comes through with the info, I would open the opposing door's panel and check its mechanical functionality to see why the driver's side is not working.
     
    Ahdofu, Apr 6, 2024
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    Borracho Loco

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    I vote that you don't fix it, and you learn to hop in your SloRunner Duke's of Hazard style!


     
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    Second this, the internal mechanism,if not entirely seized, can be manipulated inside the door one you see where to pull it from.
     
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