Stuck door latch

PAUL CONTE

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1984 FORD RANGER
6 CYL
2WD
MANUAL
153,000 MILES

How to release drivers side door lock(latch) stuck in partially locked position, causing me not to be able to open door?

Friday, December 31st, 2010 AT 4:33 PM

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JDL

MECHANIC
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Maybe a slim-jim would work, to unlock?

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Friday, December 31st, 2010 AT 4:53 PM

PAUL CONTE

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The door is partially closed after I moved latch mechanism to see why door was previously rattling when closed. I closed the door, and the latch will not release, like in the safety position, and moving the handle only moves one part ot mechanism, but will not release. The door is ajar, caught on the first position, but I can not get the mechnanis to release from the pin. Is there any hope of getting door open myself, or will I need to go to a body shop, as suggested by my mechanic, to get additional help?

Thank you,

paul conte

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Friday, December 31st, 2010 AT 5:45 PM

JDL

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Can you get it to fully shut, then try again? I don't know what else without pulling the door panel? I can't remember pulling a door panel with door shut?

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Friday, December 31st, 2010 AT 6:00 PM