Toyota Tacoma Driver Door Wont Open

This should push the latch lock past the binding point and turn to open.

Toyota tacoma driver door wont open. Once it is free reach in and maneuver the ball on the end out of its position refer to the picture above for a reference since you will not be able to see what you re doing. These break quite often usually the part where the rod connects to the handle or the handle themselves break. Use a long flat head screwdriver to remove white plastic wire holder from its position by pushing it away from the door panel. Unlocking the drivers side with a key only unlocks that door which is how the other door lock should work.

Average failure mileage is 59 000 miles. The 2002 toyota tacoma has 1 problems reported for door won t open. Turn drivers side 2 times to right should unlock hole truck. Try pushing in on the door edge with your hip while turning the key.

Unlocking the passenger side door of my toyota tacoma with my key unlocks both doors. Car complaints car problems and defect information. Drivers door wont latch open yor inner door panel most of the time it is a lock rod or plastic socket that holds it in place might of broken or simply jarred loose if slammed hard. They can be difficult and you will need a regular flat head screw driver.

Read online how to remove the inner door handle backing part.