I have a 1999 C2 with about 98K miles. Recently, the door handles (mostly the driver’s side) requires a double pull to actually get the door to open. It locks and unlocks via the key remote with no problem, and the inside door handles work perfectly. However, when I pull the outside driver’s side handle once to its limit, the door does not open. I have to pull the handle then release slightly and then pull again to make the door open. Has anyone experienced this? Wondering what the specific part is that may need adjustment or changing. Thanks and cheers. Forgot to mention that when I lift the handle after unlocking it the window drops as expected, but does not open until the handle is slightly released and pulled up again. When the door has been left unlocked the handle works normally.
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The passenger-side door lock mechanism has self-terminated in the locked position, and I've ordered a new one. Problem is, the driver-side key, central lock and inside passenger handle do not release the door to remove the door panel and access the lock mechanism. Is there a clever magical way to release the lock without mangling the door panel with closed-door removal? PART 2: Does anyone have experience removing the door panel (and releasing the 9 retaining clips) from a closed/locked door perspective?
There could be something wrong with the locking mechanism. One of the big failure points of modern cars are the small switches located inside the power lock assemblies. These switches get a lot of use, and when they wear out, they can cause all sorts of problems. So this is where I would start. Here is some info https://books.google.com/books?id=dy...20open&f=false
Quite a predicament. Your situation appears near impossible to remedy. If I were in yours shoes, I would first attempt to unlock the door with a slim jim. Just a thought. Good luck.
The interior door handle cable mechanism is mechanical and you should have been able to pull to open. If not, I have no answers for your first question. However, there are multiple videos for the 996/986 door panel removal located on YouTube. The locking mechanism itself is a little more difficult as you have to align the key pin into the mechanism before seating it in place to bolt up. If you need help PM me. However, I'm out of town until Saturday.
A body shop may be able to help you.
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