What are the several situations and solutions when a car door cannot be opened?

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SanArianna
07/29/25 11:17am
Several situations and solutions when a car door cannot be opened are introduced: 1. Door lock cable failure: If the door cannot be opened from inside the car, it can basically be determined that the lock cannot be opened due to cable failure, and the door will also fail to open. In this case, the door lock cable needs to be replaced to reopen the door. 2. The central locking system is activated: When the door cannot be opened, first use the car key to unlock and then lock it again, repeating this twice. Find the central locking button on the left front door trim panel of the driver's cabin and press the unlock button to try opening the door again. 3. Remote key cannot open the door: Check if the remote has power and replace the battery if necessary. If it's not a battery issue, try other buttons on the remote, such as opening the trunk. If other buttons work, then the issue is with the door control part. If the remote key is unusable, the mechanical key can be temporarily used to open the door. 4. Child lock is activated: Most rear doors of vehicles have a child lock. If the door is closed directly while the child lock is activated, the door cannot be opened. Use a flat-head screwdriver to turn the child lock to the off position.
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