What to Do When the Rear Door of a Van Won't Open?

[JaceFitz]

When the door won't open, you can first use the car key to unlock it, then lock it again, repeating this process twice. Most vehicle rear doors have a child lock, which requires using a flat-head screwdriver to turn the child lock to the off position. A malfunctioning cable directly affects the lock block, preventing it from opening. Only by disassembling both the door and the door hinges together and replacing them with new hinges and lock pins can the door be opened and closed normally.