Back doors wont open with the key, how do I fix.

Tiny
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Back doors wont open with the key, how do I fix this?
Tuesday, October 16th, 2012 AT 7:20 AM

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Tiny
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Something has failed at the lock and you need to get the panel off to check.
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Tuesday, October 16th, 2012 AT 7:23 AM
Tiny
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Ok, and wut am I loking for after I take the panel off?
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Tuesday, October 16th, 2012 AT 7:30 AM
Tiny
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Dislodged linkages due to broken clips, excessive free that does not allow the key linkage to unlock. Manually push lever inside door panel to see if you can unlock the latch.
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Tuesday, October 16th, 2012 AT 7:43 AM
Tiny
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Ok thanks I will try that.
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Tuesday, October 16th, 2012 AT 8:18 AM
Tiny
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You're welcome. Good luck.
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Tuesday, October 16th, 2012 AT 8:25 AM

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