Date: Mon, 26 Mar 2001 20:58:12 GMT From: "KeithG" <noonenopsaml.com> Subject: Re: Help opening front door - 9000
Am not familiar with the insides, but the only other way is to use a 'slim jim' to actuate the lock mechanism (between the glass and window seal). Once inside, disassemble, clean and lube (synthetic lube and no wd 40!!) then re-assemble. Keith Grider "Hugh Williams" <hughnopsaman.junglelink.co.uk> wrote in message news:99o91s$pm$1nopsamg4.svr.pol.co.uk... > Can anyone please help. > > I have a 9000CSE '94 and the lock mechanism has failed on the front > passenger door. The door will not unlock from inside (the knob refuses to > pull up) or from outside (the key rotates freely) or from the central > locking switch (the knob twitches but stays down). > > I cannot remove the lining to get at the mechanism because I cannot open the > door. > > Any ideas other than using a can opener or oxy-acetylene? > > Hugh > >