Then jam another flat blade screwdriver between the latch and the actuator and pry.
Car door lock mechanism.
How to fix a power door lock.
How a car door lock works is explained in this video.
By the diy experts of the family handyman magazine.
If a car door lock is stuck in the lock position it is most likely due to a connection between one several or all external and internal connections to the car door latch.
A rod connects the actuator to the latch and another rod connects the latch to the knob that sticks up out of the top of the door.
Car door lock replacement.
Here s how the power door locks and latch works on your car.
In this car the power door lock actuator is positioned below the latch.
When your door handle door lock cylinder or interior locking post switch is not properly connected to the car door latch you will find that the car door lock is stuck.
Force the flat blade of the offset screwdriver into the plastic locking tab to depress it.
Learn more about car door lock replacement.
The door latch on a car door is responsible for keeping the door shut against the body of the ca.
A rod con nects the actuator to the latch and another rod connects the latch to the knob that sticks up out of the top of the door.
When the actuator moves the latch up it connects the outside door handle to the opening mechanism.