Q: Door handle not opening door

asked by on February 18, 2016

The interior door handle on the driver's side will not open the door.

The statements expressed above are only for informational purposes and should be independently verified. Please see our terms of service for more details

Get an instant quote for your car

Our certified mechanics come to you ・Backed by 12-month, 12,000-mile guarantee・Fair and transparent pricing


Experienced Mechanic?

Earn up to $70/hr

What others are asking

Belt shredded after repair
The pulleys and a/c would have to be checked for one or more being seized up causing the belt to shred. I have seen the a/c pulley bearing seize and tears up the compressor. I have also seen the tensioner...
Sputtering issue with car
Code P0301 (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0301-obd-ii-trouble-code-cylinder-1-misfire-detected-by-jamahl-walker) stands for cylinder #1 misfire. There are numerous potential causes for this code and your symptoms. If that is the only code stored, you'll want to focus on items specific to the #1 cylinder, such as the...
Hit a gutter and busted my tire, but it started leaking on the driver's side. What's the problem?
Hello. It may have possible that you ran over something and it punctured the drivers side tire (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-put-a-patch-on-a-punctured-tire-by-jason-unrau) at or near the same time you hit the gutter on the passenger side. In order to find a leak in a...
How many ignition coils do I need for a 2006 Lincoln zephyr?
Your vehicle has a 3.0 liter engine and has a coil per cylinder. You have a 6 cylinder engine and have 6 coils. You do not need to replace the engine computer.
Check engine light on again
Your check engine light (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/check-engine-light-is-on-inspection) may come on for many different reasons such as a faulty mass air flow sensor, a faulty O2 sensor, a bad catalytic converter, bad spark plugs or wires and many other reasons. Unfortunately due to...
2005 ford mustang GT wont fill up past the halfway mark
Hello. We will be happy to assist you. Anything built before 4/27/05 may develop problems with the fuel tank and a replacement is suggested. The issue with those tanks are that they won't fill up all the way because the...
Car shaking when we stop at lite feels like its going to die.
Hello, and thank you for writing in. The vehicle can have idling problems when there is an issue with fuel or exhaust issues. You can have the fuel pressure tested at the engine to see how much fuel is being...
Brake sensor is to sensitive causing brakes to flicker while driving. 2005 Mercury Montego
Hi there - your brake light switch (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-parking-brake-warning-switch) needs a minor adjustment. It is adjusted too "tight" or close to the brake pedal lever, or possibly has failed. Adjusting/replacing it will eliminate this flickering problem. I recommend a brake light...
Temperature gauge goes up and down
You're probably low on coolant. Filling the reservoir doesn't really do the trick for filling the cooling system. There is probably air trapped in the cooling system that needs to be bled out. You may be able to do it...

Related articles

Does Locking Your Car Doors Keep You Safer in an Accident?
Yes, Yes, locked doors do keep you safer in a crash. In a crash, an unlocked door can fly open. If you are not belted in securely, you can be thrown out of the vehicle and seriously injured. If you...
The Best Used Cars to Buy If You're an Undercover Cop
If If you're an undercover cop, when you choose a used vehicle, your main purpose is to look like anything but a cop. That means, of course, that an unmarked Crown Victoria is probably not the wisest choice. We’ve evaluated...
What Does the Door Open Warning Light Mean?
If the door open warning light is on but you believe all your doors and trunk are closed, there may be a mechanical issue with a door switch.