door stuck!

[beachedwhale]

Alright so i did the new motor in the actuator thing today. all locks work amazing now. However, i went to close my rear passenger door and it wont un latch (mechanical). right where that latch catches that u joint on the door sill. any advice for unsticking this. i have tried pulling the door handle inside and out. the spot it is stuck is if you were to half latch your door. its caught but can wiggle back and forth. door card is off.

Secondary issue key fob wont lock the doors. not as concerned about that as i am regaining function of my back door.

 

[robgv]

I think your scenario is the same thing that happened to me (and others). I made a youtube video on how to get it open if your door cards are removed, here ya go:

 

[beachedwhale]

I think your scenario is the same thing that happened to me (and others). I made a youtube video on how to get it open if your door cards are removed, here ya go:

I really appreciate your response. i think it might be how i reassembled the latch mechanism right where the 3 bolts are in the last photo. i couldnt get the thing to unlatch no matter how hard i pushed that lever.

As you can see i had to go about this a different way and for all those who are interested...there are 4 layers of 19 gauge steel in that piller. time to bust out the grinder, miller, and other miller. lol

 

[robgv]

yikes. At least you got the door opened

 

[beachedwhale]

did a little welding and some grinding. didnt want to grind to thin, so a small amount of glazing putty and paint and she is good as new