I am able to unlock it with the key remote and from the center panel so the locks are fine. Once unlocked, however, I cannot open it from the outside OR from the inside. I suspect some sort of cable has come loose and I have to remove the panel to fix it.


Anyone know if the cable would be the same for both IN/OUT? Do both latches share the same cable? Does it seem like the problem is the loose cable? I don't want to open it if its something else I cant handle.


Thanks!

 

I have the same problem now, only it's my drivers side. I believe mine is ice related though.

 

You can see is thread with all the parts and cables and whee they link to. Also for those with ice issues like bavmotors has.

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...wont-open.html


Thanks and good luck.

 

Thank you very much, I believe mine may be ice as well. Started right after a very cold day.

 

Mine opened after a little sunlight and numerous unlock and locks

 

Glad to hear. Now spray them down with WD 40 or similar so water will not get in there.

Also you might have the newer style door handles it was April 2004 on the TSB in the other thread.

Thanks

 

Mine opened as well. I sprayed the sucker with WD40, hopefully that's the end of that. Chicago winters..

 

Iet me know how it works, I'll have to get some wd-40. My mini hates these buffalo winters, my dash lights also cut out in the frigid cold.