drivers door wont open from inside or out with key and remote i tried everything. Anyone have any ideas? does anyone know a way to remove panel with door closed? its fun getting into a z from pass side but also embarrassing so please help.

 

would a locksmith be able to open this or maybe the cops?

 

So the locksmith came and told me they can't fix that. Nor should I call another one.

 

keep the window down and NASCAR it up!!!

 

i don't fit. my torso is too long lol. I just cant believe i'm having the same problem again 5 months later. if anyone has any ideas that i can do please don't hesitate to post

 

Paint 01 on the door.

 

It's probably time for drastic measures. Maybe you could get a Dremel tool with a carbide burr, and cut an access hole in the inner panel near the lock mechanism. Then you could get the door open, fix whatever is wrong, and get a replacement panel from a wrecking yard.

This figure from the service manual might help you pick a spot to make the opening. I'd aim for the actuator, item 6 in the figure.

 

Pull the seats out and you might have the access you need to remove the door panel too.

Just a guess, I haven't honestly had to remove the door panels on the Z.

 

The rear edge of the inner panel extends into the recess around the door opening so you cannot remove it when the door is closed.

 

https://my350z.com/forum/exterior-an...-position.html

i finally found someone with the same problem or so it seems. i will try playing with the wires i might get lucky.
and yeah removing the seat wont help
and thanks winchman i might need to make a small cut to take a close look at this

 

ok great news i got the door open but the process i broke a pink plastic clip that connects the linkage. do you guys think the dealership will have it or do i need to order a new door handle?

 

So, how did you get the door open?

 

well first i lowered the window all the way down then i pried on the lower part of the weather strip. this allowed me to move the door cover about half an inch i looked inside and located the linkage and yanked on it with a coat hanger. once the linkage was separated i was able to open the door from the inside. and i removed the door handle and noticed that pink clip broke in the process. THE END

 

Just had this happen what linkage are you talking about exactly so i dont break something?

 

Did you figure it out i am having the same problem?

 

He hasn't logged in since 2018, and this thread is from 2011