1994 Cutlass door won't open

[winston3338]

Does anyone have a idea on a 1994 2 door cutlass with the faulty door handles behind the windows if there is any way to unlatch the door to open. The handles are new replacement but I think the linkage has come apart inside the handle area but outside the inside of the drivers door. The door is shut and I can get My hand down the inside of the door and move the arms but the door is stuck shut making it in possible to work on. What I'm asking is there anyway to make the door open without the handles or anywhere to take it to get that door open. I just need the door to open.

[maxwedge]

Slim- jim the lock if possible, or pull off the trim pad to accesss but you will probably make somewhat of a mess out of it.

[winston3338]

Originally Posted by maxwedge

Slim- jim the lock if possible, or pull off the trim pad to accesss but you will probably make somewhat of a mess out of it.

Thanks for Your response. I can get at the arms to the work the lock and the latch and they move back and forth but don't open the door. It is the actual latch I need to unlatch from the round catch near the bottom of the door.

[maxwedge]

They are probably in the locked position try to get to the key cylinder rod.

[winston3338]

Originally Posted by maxwedge

They are probably in the locked position try to get to the key cylinder rod.

Thanks Maxwedge....I'm thinking the same thing. I have a heavy work schedule but in a couple days I'll have time to try that. I'll repost if I have any luck.
John M.

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*****UPDATE....Thanks for Your ideas Maxwedge. I was able the get a screwdriver in from the outside
and push the arms down and open the door and re-bend the linkage. For now I'm back in.*****
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