What to Do When Car Door Won't Open?

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There are many reasons why a car door won't open, but they can be categorized into the following situations: 1. The central locking system is activated: When the door won't open, you can first use the car key to unlock and then lock it again, repeating this twice. Then locate the central lock button on the left front door trim panel of the driver's compartment and press the unlock button. Try opening the door again after this. 2. The child lock is activated: Most rear doors of vehicles have a child lock. If it is accidentally left on when the door is closed, the door will not open. Therefore, when closing the door, always check if the child lock is off. If the door won't open, use a flathead screwdriver to turn the child lock to the off position. 3. The door lock cable is malfunctioning: If this happens, the door cannot be opened from inside the car because the malfunctioning cable directly affects the lock mechanism. Replacing the door lock cable is necessary to reopen the door.