door won't open from the outside

1998 BUICK PARK AVENUE
213,500 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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TMW_WYO
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My 1998 Buick Park Avenue the drivers door opens normally but won't open from the outside. I can open them from the inside. The door locks seem to be operating normally (the indicator "flops" back and forth). I have checked fuses, wiring under the back seat and the associated plugs. They all are normal.
Feb 28, 2011 at 7:51 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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If you can't open the driver's door from the outside then you will have to remove the inner door panel and see if the door handle rod came off somewhere. Here is a guide to help you see what you are in for when doing the job.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/door-panel-removal

Please let us know what you find.

Cheers
Feb 28, 2011 at 9:07 PM
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TMW_WYO
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You where right the rod fell off back, the clip broke lol. I replaced it and BAM all fixed thanks 2carpros :)
Feb 28, 2011 at 9:52 PM
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Nice work, we are here to help, please use 2CarPros anytime.

Mar 1, 2011 at 1:33 AM