BigTDogg MA Posted November 6, 2017 Share Posted November 6, 2017 Hi gang, got a fun one for you. My passenger door is stuck in the lock position. No external key, the actuator moves but the lock is closed. I did the procedure tek linked to here:Actuator Fix, and it worked for a bit. Then the other day it got stuck in the lock position while open. I installed a brand new factory actuator unit. Got it to unlock, but now it won't open. I'm thinking of pulling the trim up and over from the top, to try and disconnect the cables. Anyone else have any other ideas? Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted November 6, 2017 Share Posted November 6, 2017 I believe you an pull the door card with the door closed that should help. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTDogg MA Posted November 6, 2017 Author Share Posted November 6, 2017 I believe you an pull the door card with the door closed that should help. Not sure that's possible, but I'll give it a shot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sara32013 Posted November 6, 2017 Share Posted November 6, 2017 I believe you an pull the door card with the door closed that should help. I don’t think that’s possible, I may be wrong but I don’t think the seat and dash will allow it to be removed Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bergs Posted November 6, 2017 Share Posted November 6, 2017 I might be misunderstanding your situation but have you tried rolling the window down and fishing around for the latch release inside the door? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTDogg MA Posted November 7, 2017 Author Share Posted November 7, 2017 I might be misunderstanding your situation but have you tried rolling the window down and fishing around for the latch release inside the door? Is there some other latch release besides the two cables going to the door handle? I'll post a picture later of lock mechanism and show exactly what I've changed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTDogg MA Posted November 7, 2017 Author Share Posted November 7, 2017 http://forum.liberty.asn.au/download/file.php?id=2290&sid=dff08da7a5da481ad1d1ee0af22f8ec8 That black plastic piece, is that the latch release? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTDogg MA Posted November 12, 2017 Author Share Posted November 12, 2017 I got the top part of the trim open to be able to see this. Nothing tangible to grasp, tried going by above pic of black latch thing, but couldn't grab anything with a coat hanger. Any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTDogg MA Posted November 14, 2017 Author Share Posted November 14, 2017 I caved, got an appointment at the dealer. If anyone has ever had a similar situation, lemmie know. F'ing sucks. Replaced everything else on this car and the 12 year old door lock is the straw that breaks my back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turboru Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 You could try some of the coat hanger tricks. There are more than a couple YouTube videos on various tricks to get a door open. Look for the ones that are backyard mechanics though, the professional mechanics don't seem to know how to pick a lock. My rear exterior door handle is currently broken, and I managed to activate the child lock So I am just as screwed. Luckily it's the rear door or my GF would be getting on my case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTDogg MA Posted November 15, 2017 Author Share Posted November 15, 2017 You could try some of the coat hanger tricks. There are more than a couple YouTube videos on various tricks to get a door open. Look for the ones that are backyard mechanics though, the professional mechanics don't seem to know how to pick a lock. I didn't even think of youtube. Good call, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubOperator Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 There is also this picker tool at autozone, it's essentially a handle with flex long spring coiled attach that has 4 hooks that can extend and grab a small item... Can use it to grab on something in hard to reach areas. 2005 LGT Wagon Limited 6 MT RBP Stage 2 - 248K 2007 B9 Tribeca Limited DGM - 258K SOLD - 2005 OB Limited 5 MT Silver - 245K SOLD - 2010 OB 6 MT Silver - 205K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 I caved, got an appointment at the dealer. If anyone has ever had a similar situation, lemmie know. F'ing sucks. Replaced everything else on this car and the 12 year old door lock is the straw that breaks my back. Any good body shop can fix this for less $$$ then a dealer. Lower rates. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTDogg MA Posted November 17, 2017 Author Share Posted November 17, 2017 I caved and brought it to my body shop, with a new lock assembly ready to go. They made me a sweet deal; I fix their Sonos set up in exchange for them getting my door open. Sonos fix took 10 minutes, door took 25 or so. It was a bright moment in an otherwise crappy few weeks. You don't really appreciate a door that functions properly until it doesn't... I kept the old lock to see if I can come up with a way to do it on our own. But it took an expert about 25 minutes, so I don't have high hopes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaasaiWarrior Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 I just had this happen... do you know how they got the door open?? 08 Spec B, insta: @08_spec_b, 10 SH Forester insta: @shfozzy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TickerPyro Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 There is a wire that is connected from the door handle to the latch trigger. In most cases all you need to do is roll down the window, pull off the exterior window protector piece and get a hold of the wire top and pull. It bypasses the door lock if it ever gets stuck. I have a LR outside handle that the actuator tab broke off, so until i find a new one i have rigged it to open. Also, because i dont have the right amount of tension on the wire, it fails to unlock the door on the inside when i use my fob or unlock-all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaasaiWarrior Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 There is a wire that is connected from the door handle to the latch trigger. In most cases all you need to do is roll down the window, pull off the exterior window protector piece and get a hold of the wire top and pull. It bypasses the door lock if it ever gets stuck. I have a LR outside handle that the actuator tab broke off, so until i find a new one i have rigged it to open. Also, because i dont have the right amount of tension on the wire, it fails to unlock the door on the inside when i use my fob or unlock-all.This worked perfectly, although I had to break the back tab off of the trim since it was screwed down on the inside of the door. I got the door open and sprayed the latch like crazy with wd40 to clean it up. Everything is moving freely now. Somehow it must have just got gummed up. The trim is reinstalled as well just without that last screw in but it holds well. Thanks for the help! Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk 08 Spec B, insta: @08_spec_b, 10 SH Forester insta: @shfozzy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 can you show us in this picture, which part is that wire ? 61228 ? https://estore.subarupartswarehouse.com/a/Subaru_2007_Legacy-Limited-Wagon-25L-5MT-4WD/_54105_6023581/DOOR-PARTS-LATCH--HANDLE-FRONT/B13-607-01.html 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaasaiWarrior Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 The 2 cables I pulled on are these, i got a coat hanger down and gave them a good hard pull and it popped the latch. 08 Spec B, insta: @08_spec_b, 10 SH Forester insta: @shfozzy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TickerPyro Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Like I said hehehe, that is your child safety bypass. It unlocks everything. One of those *not supposed to mention* things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViceGt34 Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 I am having this same problem right now, the door lock doesn’t seem to engage all the way leaving the interior and exterior handle loose. I was able to get the door unlocked and temporarily usable by rolling down the passenger window, using a coat hanger near the rear of the door to catch rod connected to the exterior door and left and pulling up while pressing the unlock button. After pulling the hanger out I’m able to use the door handle to open the door but once I hit the lock button again I have to repeat the process to open the door again. I’m going to pull the door panel off to figure out what the problem is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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