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jammmed a torx bit in the door latch actuator, door won't open

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Old 08-29-2017, 06:06 PM
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jammmed a torx bit in the door latch actuator, door won't open

Had a bowden jump the slot and window clip that cracked. Opened up the door, removed window and panel and actuator. Sprayed actuator with a little silicone spray and reinstalled with a bowden "adjustment." Latch worked fine manually when testing with the door open. So I shut it and it will not open.
I have tried manually with a screw driver on the actuator and locking pin.
I have tried beating on it to open it.
i think I may have lost a torx bit in the lock when i was testing it.
Can i remove the door by the hinge? Does that include removing the fender? Thanks for any advice. I'm a N00b so be nice
 

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Old 08-30-2017, 05:14 AM
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Have you tried opening / unlocking with the remote or the dashboard switch?
Does the other door open OK from the inside?
 
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locks work on both sides with switch, bowden cables pull completely on drivers side actuator
Can I disassemble the actuator from the inside and get it to unlatch?
 




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