HELP! I cant open my back door

[Aussie123]

Hi, this is my first post so please go easy on me
I have a 96 Explorer, and my back drivers side door wont unlock, i have taken the inside door panel off, and i have noticed that when i activate the locking mechanism the servo goes up and down, along with the locking knob, but it doesn't seem to move as far as the one on the opposite door, i have tried pulling on it in the hope of working the locking mechanism, but it still wont unlock, and i cant get in to see what is going on, has anyone got any ideas how i can open this door?

 

[BrianDye]

You can't pull the lock up so you can open the door even?

 

[Joe Dirt]

The door lock actuator when failing/failed will bind up and prevent the button from being pulled up (or pushed down if it dies unlocked) The're a pretty comon failure piece, and aren't too terribly expensive, they are quite cheap on eBay and not bad to replace.

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[Aussie123]

You can't pull the lock up so you can open the door even?

I can move the lock up and down, and i can see the actuator moving, but it just wont unlock.

 

[Aussie123]

The door lock actuator when failing/failed will bind up and prevent the button from being pulled up (or pushed down if it dies unlocked) The're a pretty comon failure piece, and aren't too terribly expensive, they are quite cheap on eBay and not bad to replace.

Here is a write-up: CLICK ME

Welcome to the Forum!

Thanks for the info, but its not the actuator.
because even if i pull or push on the actuator rod, it will not unlock.