Rear door stuck close

1. mmarks Newbie Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 4

   #1 3rd December 2007, 10:03

   The rear drivers side door on my 2000 1.1SX is closed but I cannot open it!!
   
   I only just bought it and it worked fine before yesterday but is now stuck fast. I tried pulling and pushing the locking button many times in case it was stuck but it made no difference. Any suggestions as to what to do? How do I access the inards without damaging anything if the door is shut?
   
   
   Please help!!!!!
   
   
   Mike
2. mmarks Newbie Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 4

   #2 3rd December 2007, 18:00

   Please help me, my wife will kill me if I've bought a car and the doors don't work!
3. stu-n-shell Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Feb 2007 Perth Posts: 4798 posi blue desire vt lookalike

   #3 3rd December 2007, 18:02

   it mite sound funny but have you tried opening it from the inside may have the child lock on.
4. mmarks Newbie Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 4

   #4 3rd December 2007, 20:39

   I thought that at first so tried both.
   I notice the locking button in the car does not seem to move as much as it should.
5. stu-n-shell Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Feb 2007 Perth Posts: 4798 posi blue desire vt lookalike

   #5 3rd December 2007, 20:43

   try locking and unlocking it a few times it mite force it to pop up properly.not had much dealings with 5 doors but the front is held on with 2 20 or 25 tork head sckrews then itl prob jusst pop of the try fiddling with the rods inside the door be carefull with the plastic that covers the door it to keep thewater out of the door
6. mmarks Newbie Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 4

   #6 4th December 2007, 09:44

   Thanks, I tried loads of times pulling and pushing the button (ooh errr misses) so I think my only solution is to remove the door trim. Is it in 2 pieces (top & bottom)? I hope so as I cannot get to the bottom of the door with it being closed!
7. shooorn94 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: May 2007 Midlands UK Posts: 4453 1.1??

   #7 4th December 2007, 09:57

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by mmarks Thanks, I tried loads of times pulling and pushing the button (ooh errr misses) so I think my only solution is to remove the door trim. Is it in 2 pieces (top & bottom)? I hope so as I cannot get to the bottom of the door with it being closed!

   Should be two torx screws (havent had any experience with a 5 door) one will be in the little ash tray/handle thing the second is unknown.
   
   Once that is off you'll see a soft material coverring the door (this is the sound proofing) If you cut into this you can access your door pins take a look at this guide have a look for more screws to access the locking mechanism if it's still b*ggered, other than that you might be best getting a Haynes Manual and searching it up in there.
8. bigalley Newbie Joined: Feb 2012 Posts: 1

   #8 26th February 2012, 09:20

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by mmarks Thanks, I tried loads of times pulling and pushing the button (ooh errr misses) so I think my only solution is to remove the door trim. Is it in 2 pieces (top & bottom)? I hope so as I cannot get to the bottom of the door with it being closed!

   hi im new to this site and i had the same problem on my 2000 saxo,and i discovered its nothing to do with the locks . it is the lever on the back of the handles over time the lever ceases with dirt not allowing the catch to release. remedy remove door panel release the trip lever this will open door,undo catch bolts to allow movement of lock,from outside drill out rivets underside of handle remove handle then well oil &grease handle lever. i have fixed three doors this way.
9. woodysaxo Newbie Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 15

   #9 12th March 2012, 02:30

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by bigalley hi im new to this site and i had the same problem on my 2000 saxo,and i discovered its nothing to do with the locks . it is the lever on the back of the handles over time the lever ceases with dirt not allowing the catch to release. remedy remove door panel release the trip lever this will open door,undo catch bolts to allow movement of lock,from outside drill out rivets underside of handle remove handle then well oil &grease handle lever. i have fixed three doors this way.

   Hi mate,
   I have this problem at the moment covered whole lot in wd40 and nothing. the door lock pin doesnt seem to move as much as what it should do, so i belived this to be he problem. just so i can try your theroy what is the trip lever ive tryed pulling just about everything. Pain in the backside because it the only thing thats stopping me from selling the car
10. brijb20 Newbie Joined: Feb 2014 Posts: 1

    #10 10th February 2014, 12:19

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by mmarks Thanks, I tried loads of times pulling and pushing the button (ooh errr misses) so I think my only solution is to remove the door trim. Is it in 2 pieces (top & bottom)? I hope so as I cannot get to the bottom of the door with it being closed!

    Hi, Did you have any joy with your Saxo rear door locks. I know it's a long time ago but it's still there on the forum. It's recently happened to my car on one side, (the other is hit and miss). I've managed to get the panel off of the inside but then what? How the hell do you get at the lock when you can hardly get your hand in?
    Any help would be appreciated cheers
    Bri
11. aldred309uk Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2014 Blackburn, Lancashire Posts: 596 2002 Citroen Saxo desire 2001 Volvo V40 1.9D

    #11 10th February 2014, 13:27

    If you have a smart phone, try setting it to record video with the light on and just stick the camera end in so you can see better, helped me when fixing a different problem inside a door