06 extended cab rear door won't open

[Steve-Maine]

I have a 06 2500 with extended cab. Left rear door won't open from inside or outside. How can I fix this. Thanks

[davester]

does it feel like either the top or the bottom latch is free? do the handles feel like they are working the latches?

 

You might try pushing hard to close the door, and then try opening it again (i've had a rear door kind of jam this way).

 

As well, while it's stuck, I would not use the "outside" handle to try to open it, as it's fairly flimsy plastic and they will break when forced. The inside handle is much more sturdily connected to the latches.

[LM47]

Hello, I had that issue before with my left rear door. I had to wedge a flat head screw driver on the bottom and lift on the latch. The top one was ok so once I was able to open the door I pull the door panel and saw that the plastic clip that holds the rod that connects the handle to the latch had broken and the rod fell off. Not much room for my hand in there so I used a long needle nose pliers and put the rod back in to place. I took the wife's car to Autozone and they have the clips in an assortment box for like $5.00.

I went through a couple before I found the right fit for the rod. So far so good.

Hope this helps you some.