Rear door not opening from outside!
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2005 C230
Rear door not opening from outside!
2005 C230 Sport Sedan
The other day went to open the left rear door and it would not open. I hit the unlock on the fob and inside car and nothing. The lock stem thing wouldn't even go up or down (it was in the down position). When I tried to pull the stem up manually it didn't seem to be attached to the metal part of the stem. I then pull on the outside handle a little hard and the door opens part way, it's still partially latched. Another quick tug and it opens.
Funny thing is that it will open just fine from the inside. Any ideas on what could be happening?
The other day went to open the left rear door and it would not open. I hit the unlock on the fob and inside car and nothing. The lock stem thing wouldn't even go up or down (it was in the down position). When I tried to pull the stem up manually it didn't seem to be attached to the metal part of the stem. I then pull on the outside handle a little hard and the door opens part way, it's still partially latched. Another quick tug and it opens.
Funny thing is that it will open just fine from the inside. Any ideas on what could be happening?
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Not sure if what you're describing is issue with door latch, or the electric unlock mechanism or both?
Pull the door panel off for a closer look.
We replaced the lock/unlocker on our ML.
What a PIA and expensive.
Not sure if what you're describing is issue with door latch, or the electric unlock mechanism or both?
Pull the door panel off for a closer look.
We replaced the lock/unlocker on our ML.
What a PIA and expensive.
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