G'day all, like a number of other lurkers, I'm not in the trade, but have a hobby interest so read a few bits here and have found some really useful bits. I've also picked my first lock that got me out of trouble. Alright it was only a cheap locking fuel cap that I did with a bobby pin and a screwdriver to twist, but it meant I could get home....
I have recently acquired a Ford sedan with the rear passenger door closed and the external handle won't open it, nor the internal one which I believe is due to the childproof setting being tested to see if it was the cause of the door not opening....... The power door lock goes up and down as it should, but the window will not come down.
As it's my own car and I'm prepared to give it a go, is there a way to get the door open so I can then take of the internal trim and replace the damaged parts, or is it going to require a local smith to have a go?
The local wreckers say that I'm better to break off the outside door handle to get at the linkage with a pair of pointed nose pliers rather than doing it from inside as the trims are in good condition and replacement ones are hard to get. The EA door handles are cheap and readily available. The shape of the door prevents me from undoing the screws that hold the trim in place.
There is similar one at the local wreckers which I believe I could take the trim off to see what I'm trying to get at if I speak nicely to them and they treat me as another happy customer and allow me access to the yard. I have a couple of other parts to get from it so I will have a bit of time to have a look as long as I have an idea of what I"m looking for.
Any suggestions please, and if you wish to post privately my email is " p.tebbutt at uq dot net dot au "
Thanks, Peter