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I just got to work and as i was trying to get out; i noticed my door wouldnt open. i still had the key in the ignition when pulled the door handle, the lock seems to be jammed. is this some sort of security feature? or am i stuck like chuck? i had to escape through the passenger. i read that this had happened to other ppl, and no one says if its mechanical or what?
i dont have my tools to try anything mechanically due to me being at work, i would appreciate any response please.
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Rotary History:1982 RX7 GS, 1985 RX7 GSL-SE, 2004 RX8 Sport-Continuous Rotary Owner since 1985
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__________________ Don't try this at home. It could be dangerous. I have years of experience.
Emissions and fuel economy haven't exactly been areas of strength for past rotary power plants, but absolutely no one with a soul has ever cared. - Autoweek
Rotary History:1982 RX7 GS, 1985 RX7 GSL-SE, 2004 RX8 Sport-Continuous Rotary Owner since 1985
Racing History:SCCA Solo II 1979-1986, Skip Barber Comp School 1983, SCCA Club Racing 1987-1993, 2004-2011 Track Days
Can you open the door from the outside?
Can you lock / unlock the door with the Key, switch on the armrest, latch on the door, key fob?
Is there something stuck in the door like the seatbelt?
Negative!!, i tried with the key outside and with the remote and still got the same result. i dont care about pulling the door panel but i just want to make sure that it's not some type of security feater.
Did you try manually unlocking the door via the Knob? If that makes the handles work then the issue might be the fuse by the drivers side footwell, fuse #12.
i didnt check the fuses, but the lock moves when you unlock it. it just wont open; even though it moves normally i also tried manually and the same thing. it feels and sounds like it unlocks but the door wont open
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Originally Posted by expo1
Did you try manually unlocking the door via the Knob? If that makes the handles work then the issue might be the fuse by the drivers side footwell, fuse #12.
"The pull rod from the handle to the lock mechanism may have fallen off."
This rod usually slides into a little plastic holder which is then clipped onto another point(rod). Either the plastic busted, it popped out of it's holder, or the piece that clips onto the other point/rod popped off.
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You need to get someone with the proper tool that can open the door......like I said..try a tow truck driver or a locksmith....you need a wedge and a proper tool to trip the latch..especially since some dim wit tried to do it and likely broke the catch off...
how much do you think that it will cost me for a locksmith?
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Originally Posted by dannobre
You need to get someone with the proper tool that can open the door......like I said..try a tow truck driver or a locksmith....you need a wedge and a proper tool to trip the latch..especially since some dim wit tried to do it and likely broke the catch off...
how much do you think that it will cost me for a locksmith?
How much is it worth to you not to climb through the passenger side for the next six months or longer?
Either use google or the phonebook and call a few to see what they say. Yeah......about $35.00 sounds good. Seems like last time I heard of someone needing one that was about the price.
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im going to locksmiths today and mazda to see how much they charge
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Originally Posted by Mazurfer
How much is it worth to you not to climb through the passenger side for the next six months or longer?
Either use google or the phonebook and call a few to see what they say. Yeah......about $35.00 sounds good. Seems like last time I heard of someone needing one that was about the price.
So they quoted 120, I took her to the shop after 3 hours of them trying open the door; no success they told to take it to Mazda or call my insurance. I already made a police report
another option I was thinking was just to rip the panel and open it
So they quoted 120, I took her to the shop after 3 hours of them trying open the door; no success they told to take it to Mazda or call my insurance. I already made a police report
another option I was thinking was just to rip the panel and open it
so i got it open, turns out the whole actuator is totally effed!!!! so i need a whole new door lock system, anyone know where i can get one? it for the driver door
Driver door wont open
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