right rear door want open fron inside

2006 SATURN ION
134,000 MILES
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JOE1953
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when i try to open the right rear door on my 2006 saturn Ion 2 it want open from the inside but the door will open from the out side and the door is not lock, the doors on this car locks automatic when i put the gear lever in reverse i believe somebody didn't know how to unlock the door to get out the car, do i need to take the door panel of to fix it.
Sep 1, 2013 at 10:19 PM
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DRCRANKNWRENCH
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You will have to probably have to remove the panel. The possibilities are that the inner latch actuator rod has come un-done and will not open the door and the other is that the door lock actuator is somehow tied into the door handle and needs replacement. To better explain this I am giving you a link about power door locks. Just use the link below;

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-power-door-lock-works
Sep 1, 2013 at 10:25 PM
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JOE1953
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how do i remove the panel do it have screws in it?
Sep 1, 2013 at 10:48 PM
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DRCRANKNWRENCH
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It will have both screws and plastic plugs. You may have to use a small pick to remove screw covers and you may have to remove things such and door handle bezels. Otherwise the plastic plugs just pop out. Just gently pull on the panel and they will come out. They are genrally re-usable.
Sep 1, 2013 at 11:14 PM
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Just to add to this if the outside handle works but the inside handle doesn't work have you checked to make. Sure the child lock isn't on?
Sep 3, 2013 at 10:03 AM
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JOE1953
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no i haven't check to make sure the child lock isn't on how do i check?
Sep 3, 2013 at 8:55 PM
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Look at the edge of the door where the door latch is in the door.You will see a diagram on the door showing you the position with the child lock on and off.Compare it to the other rear door.
Sep 3, 2013 at 10:46 PM
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JOE1953
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the child lock on the left rear door is not showing the same position as the right rear door so how do i correct the left door problem?
Sep 4, 2013 at 5:23 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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Use your key for your car put it in and turn it to the same position.Let me know how it works.
Sep 4, 2013 at 6:02 PM
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JOE1953
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I put the key in and turn it to the same position and now the door will opens from the inside thank you so very much for answers my questions.
Sep 5, 2013 at 4:56 PM
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Your welcome was a lot easier then taking the Dior apart first. That's why I stepped in to lend my experience to you. Glad to hear its fixed.
Sep 5, 2013 at 5:02 PM