I get LOCKED out?! Please Help.

Muskrat · July 12th, 2009, 10:57 AM

Hope someone can help me with this door problem for my 01 Alero coupe.
I try to open the door from the outside, but it's like it's locked. I know it's UNlocked but the door won't open. This problem is intermittent.

How can I take off the door panel to work on this problem?
(OK, for those reading who might be known as my Personal Mechanics ... what I mean to say is "how do We take off the door panel so YOU/WE can work on this problem")

Lucky I'm flexible enough crawl through the trunk & across the back seats to reach for the handle INSidE .. but would Much rather be able to open the door standing outside like a normal driver ... besides, the neighbours are starting to wonder what I'm up to

Thank You ALL

Jamesbo · July 12th, 2009, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Muskrat

Lucky I'm flexible enough crawl through the trunk & across the back seats to reach for the handle INSidE .. but would Much rather be able to open the door standing outside like a normal driver ... besides, the neighbours are starting to wonder what I'm up to

Before we can help you with your door, we're going to need a video of the way your opening it now.

Muskrat · July 12th, 2009, 04:20 PM

cheeky, aren't'cha Jamesbo?! do you KNOW how Hard it is to hold the video camera at Just the right angle when i'm hopping over the bumper to land in the trunk Just Riiiight, allowing me to slide with *cough* Ease over the folded down seats and make that final stretch to the door handle!?! YOU try IT! hahahaa

citcapp · July 12th, 2009, 04:53 PM

Jamsbo could never make and I would die laughing watching this, infact I would pay to see it

Are you using a key or the remote or does it not make a difference either way?

Lady72nRob71 · July 12th, 2009, 06:49 PM

Send me your address and I will ship ya a spare tripod to use - I want to see this... It sounds like you have it down to one smooth action! Actually a "helmet cam" would be appropriate here!

I assume the passenger door is malfunctioning also?

I still have a chunk of dynamat that I reserved for ol' Jamesbo....

My interior makeover thread reveals its purpose.

Muskrat · July 12th, 2009, 08:00 PM

Yes, passenger door has been acting the same for a bit. but I like to ride solo, so I didn't miss the fact that the psngr door wasn't working.

Citcapp ... *twirls blonde hair* lemme see if the door works with the key! *blushes* I've gotten SO used to using the remote with that car ... hahaha!

NO ... still trouble.

Jamesbo · July 13th, 2009, 01:50 PM

Well If you're not going to post a video

I guess you could check the battery in the remote.

Muskrat · July 13th, 2009, 06:24 PM

the battery in the remote is just fine, friend.

I am working on that video for you. gotta practice first, with a CrashTestDummy .. get the angles & lighting Just Right.

Cameo White · July 13th, 2009, 06:31 PM

I used to have an 89 Dogde Daytona that had a similar problem. The rod running from the handle to the latch mechanism got bent over time, and if it was rotated just a bit, it wouldn't work right. I could get it to work by really leaning heavily on the door while pulling the handle up beyond its normal range.
Eventually took the panel off, straightened out the rod and it went back to normal (at least long enough to trade it for the 94 Cutlass convertible).

Muskrat · July 13th, 2009, 06:34 PM

OK, Thanks CameoW. this is helpful but I'm even having trouble with how to get the door Panel off .. without breaking things & cussing like a sailor. *no offence to any sailors .. i like to swear!*

Cameo White · July 13th, 2009, 06:46 PM

Can't help you there. I don't have a manual for your car. I'm sure someone will chime in with the correct procedure soon.

Lady72nRob71 · July 14th, 2009, 06:18 AM

I just ran across this and hoped it might help ya...
http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/...oor-panel.html

We still await the video!

citcapp · July 14th, 2009, 08:50 AM

I believe your electric lock solenoids are hanging up for ssome reason. More then likley moisture has caused rust and they just need a good cleaning.

Lady72nRob71 · July 14th, 2009, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by citcapp

I believe your electric lock solenoids are hanging up for ssome reason. More then likley moisture has caused rust and they just need a good cleaning.

A very likely cause... Definetely a sticky situation!

Muskrat · July 14th, 2009, 09:54 PM

Thanx All! poor Alero will have to wait til after the Nationals. We're packed & off to the USA now!! I appreciate everyone's help and support. See you There! (unless I'm taking pictures for you to share upon my return).
Cheers!

July 12th, 2009, 10:57 AM	#1 (permalink)
Muskrat SMR TOI & HYE NRG Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: the Swamp Posts: 29	I get LOCKED out?! Please Help. Hope someone can help me with this door problem for my 01 Alero coupe. I try to open the door from the outside, but it's like it's locked. I know it's UNlocked but the door won't open. This problem is intermittent. How can I take off the door panel to work on this problem? (OK, for those reading who might be known as my Personal Mechanics ... what I mean to say is "how do We take off the door panel so YOU/WE can work on this problem") Lucky I'm flexible enough crawl through the trunk & across the back seats to reach for the handle INSidE .. but would Much rather be able to open the door standing outside like a normal driver ... besides, the neighbours are starting to wonder what I'm up to Thank You ALL __________________ 73 Tricycle 68 Cutlass 4dr 68 Cutlass Convertible 87 Calais 90 International 01 Alero Coupe

July 12th, 2009, 04:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
Muskrat SMR TOI & HYE NRG Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: the Swamp Posts: 29	cheeky, aren't'cha Jamesbo?! do you KNOW how Hard it is to hold the video camera at Just the right angle when i'm hopping over the bumper to land in the trunk Just Riiiight, allowing me to slide with cough Ease over the folded down seats and make that final stretch to the door handle!?! YOU try IT! hahahaa __________________ 73 Tricycle 68 Cutlass 4dr 68 Cutlass Convertible 87 Calais 90 International 01 Alero Coupe

July 12th, 2009, 04:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
citcapp Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 3,437	Jamsbo could never make and I would die laughing watching this, infact I would pay to see it Are you using a key or the remote or does it not make a difference either way? __________________ Pat 1957 Super 88 with a 455 1948 2dr series 76 with a 455

July 12th, 2009, 06:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
Lady72nRob71 Moderator Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 1,916	Send me your address and I will ship ya a spare tripod to use - I want to see this... It sounds like you have it down to one smooth action! Actually a "helmet cam" would be appropriate here! I assume the passenger door is malfunctioning also? I still have a chunk of dynamat that I reserved for ol' Jamesbo.... My interior makeover thread reveals its purpose. __________________ -Rob Young 1972 Cutlass Supreme Convertible (442 clone) -"Lady" (My mistress...) http://www.flickr.com/photos/robsalbum/sets/ 1986 Cutlass Supreme Coupe - "Pristine" 1978 Ford (Old Faithful) a.k.a. "the Tramp" 1997 Cadillac STS (for sale - too many cars!) 1999 Harley Davidson Sportster - "the Freedom Machine"

July 12th, 2009, 08:00 PM	#6 (permalink)
Muskrat SMR TOI & HYE NRG Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: the Swamp Posts: 29	Yes, passenger door has been acting the same for a bit. but I like to ride solo, so I didn't miss the fact that the psngr door wasn't working. Citcapp ... twirls blonde hair lemme see if the door works with the key! blushes I've gotten SO used to using the remote with that car ... hahaha! NO ... still trouble. __________________ 73 Tricycle 68 Cutlass 4dr 68 Cutlass Convertible 87 Calais 90 International 01 Alero Coupe

July 13th, 2009, 01:50 PM	#7 (permalink)
Jamesbo Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 2,843	No video yet?? Well If you're not going to post a video I guess you could check the battery in the remote. __________________ 69 H/O 69 442 convertible 69 Vista Cruiser 69 442 hardtop "Growing old is mandatory,Growing up is optional"

July 13th, 2009, 06:24 PM	#8 (permalink)
Muskrat SMR TOI & HYE NRG Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: the Swamp Posts: 29	the battery in the remote is just fine, friend. I am working on that video for you. gotta practice first, with a CrashTestDummy .. get the angles & lighting Just Right. __________________ 73 Tricycle 68 Cutlass 4dr 68 Cutlass Convertible 87 Calais 90 International 01 Alero Coupe

July 13th, 2009, 06:31 PM	#9 (permalink)
Cameo White Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 329	I used to have an 89 Dogde Daytona that had a similar problem. The rod running from the handle to the latch mechanism got bent over time, and if it was rotated just a bit, it wouldn't work right. I could get it to work by really leaning heavily on the door while pulling the handle up beyond its normal range. Eventually took the panel off, straightened out the rod and it went back to normal (at least long enough to trade it for the 94 Cutlass convertible).

July 13th, 2009, 06:34 PM	#10 (permalink)
Muskrat SMR TOI & HYE NRG Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: the Swamp Posts: 29	OK, Thanks CameoW. this is helpful but I'm even having trouble with how to get the door Panel off .. without breaking things & cussing like a sailor. no offence to any sailors .. i like to swear! __________________ 73 Tricycle 68 Cutlass 4dr 68 Cutlass Convertible 87 Calais 90 International 01 Alero Coupe

July 13th, 2009, 06:46 PM	#11 (permalink)
Cameo White Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 329	Can't help you there. I don't have a manual for your car. I'm sure someone will chime in with the correct procedure soon.

July 14th, 2009, 06:18 AM	#12 (permalink)
Lady72nRob71 Moderator Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 1,916	I just ran across this and hoped it might help ya... http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/...oor-panel.html We still await the video! __________________ -Rob Young 1972 Cutlass Supreme Convertible (442 clone) -"Lady" (My mistress...) http://www.flickr.com/photos/robsalbum/sets/ 1986 Cutlass Supreme Coupe - "Pristine" 1978 Ford (Old Faithful) a.k.a. "the Tramp" 1997 Cadillac STS (for sale - too many cars!) 1999 Harley Davidson Sportster - "the Freedom Machine"

July 14th, 2009, 08:50 AM	#13 (permalink)
citcapp Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 3,437	I believe your electric lock solenoids are hanging up for ssome reason. More then likley moisture has caused rust and they just need a good cleaning. __________________ Pat 1957 Super 88 with a 455 1948 2dr series 76 with a 455

July 14th, 2009, 09:54 PM	#15 (permalink)
Muskrat SMR TOI & HYE NRG Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: the Swamp Posts: 29	Thanx All! poor Alero will have to wait til after the Nationals. We're packed & off to the USA now!! I appreciate everyone's help and support. See you There! (unless I'm taking pictures for you to share upon my return). Cheers! __________________ 73 Tricycle 68 Cutlass 4dr 68 Cutlass Convertible 87 Calais 90 International 01 Alero Coupe

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