Door latch jammed
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Door latch jammed
91 300 te 4matic.
Seatbelt didn't retract and got wrapped around the strike on the jamb.
Closed the door not noticing.
Door didn't close completely and the latch didn't completely engage through the strike. Cannot open it though. Door will move slightly (as if in the half latched position) and is about a 1/2" out from the normally closed position.
Also, lock will not push down.
Tried pushing, prying, pushing screwdriver from outside along jamb to try and push latch into open position.
Any suggestions?
Thanks in advance.
Seatbelt didn't retract and got wrapped around the strike on the jamb.
Closed the door not noticing.
Door didn't close completely and the latch didn't completely engage through the strike. Cannot open it though. Door will move slightly (as if in the half latched position) and is about a 1/2" out from the normally closed position.
Also, lock will not push down.
Tried pushing, prying, pushing screwdriver from outside along jamb to try and push latch into open position.
Any suggestions?
Thanks in advance.
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1995 E320 SE, 162,000 Miles (Sold) 2007 CLK350 Cabriolet 2014 ML550
If you pull really hard can you yank the seatbelt out? It sounds like the spring that releases the catch from the strike cannot overcome the friction of having the belt jammed in it so try sliding the bely around while keeping the handle pulled out.
