Dodge Caliber door trouble.?

I'm havin trouble with my drivers side door when i unlock the car now and again my door does not open so i have to lock then unlock it and it usually opens after that but yesterday i literally had to climb over the passenger seat to get in then when i got home i couldnt... Read More

  • It is not a common problem. You probably have a bent linkage rod in the door lock to latch area. This bent rod does not allow the latch to fully unlock the door. Where I have seen this happen is when there has been a break-in attempt usually. Reference:Chrysler tech 10+ years Read More
  • All the inside and outside pins lead to the latch mechanism, which grabs onto the post(s) in the middle of the door opening to the right as you enter. Since both the handle and cylinder are not having the correct effect on it, it may need to be replaced, lubrication with any spray penetrating oil may help but either... Read More
  • You should try taking the drivers side door panel off and then gain access to the lock and the linkages spray them good with something like wd40 and try moving the handles , outside and inside the vehicle ,especially the unlocking and locking lever , do this rapidly as you keep spraying the locking assembly. Hope that... Read More

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