The Drivers side door lock is physically stuck in the locked position. Thankfully, the Passenger door was unlocked, however it is physically stuck in the unlocked position. I have tried to use the key, the wireless fob and pressing on the little lock lever…nothing will move. I checked the central lock fuse, it’s good. Also, the windows will not work (fuses are good). Thankfully, everything else on the car is ok and it drives fine. How do I physically unlock the Drivers Door?
Mark Murphy
Did you try and lock/unlock both doors with the key while the central lock relay was pulled...?
No, I will do that tomorrow. I did turn off the Master Battery Switch but the locks remained stuck.
@Catmanv2 you were correct. I had to remove both front seats to remove the door card. I can access the door lock but it will not move. I need to determine why the power door locks AND power windows do not work (all the fuses are good). Perhaps @Jason@ Enzo`s Atlanta can offer his insights!
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In addition to the Door Locks being seized, the Power Windows don’t work. I removed and inspected the Window Electronic Control Unit in the Passenger Footwell…and it was wet, burned and smelled bad. I have ordered a replacement so I hope that solves both the Lock and Window problems.
August 8, 2025: I replaced the burned, wet and stinky Power Window ECU with a decent used unit from AutoHub on eBay. The unit works correctly and the power windows are fully functional…however the door locks are still seized. Perhaps others on the forum have noticed this, but it appears to me the water inside the Power Window ECU is NOT rainwater but rather water condensation dripping from the AC plumbing above the wiring harnesses. See photo with my note. The left side harness actually curves down and INTO
the ECU providing a direct path for water drops to travel. I added Dielectric Grease on the external connector and external pins to prevent water intrusion. Enlarge attached photos.
Two options for water on the passenger floorboard: heat exchanger, or blocked drains under hood (cowling below windshield).
Thanks for the info. I replaced the Heat Exchanger (Heater Core) a few years ago and I am 100% confident it is not leaking. I will closely inspect cowling below the windshield.
@DLax69 you were correct, the drainage holes on both sides of the underside of the Windshield Cowl were partially clogged with leaves and debris. I had to remove the wipers, main cowling and the little "side cowlings" on both sides.
While it was opened up, I also inspected and replaced the Cabin Air Filter. I also vacuumed out the Fresh Air Intake Grid that is hidden under the plastic shield on the Passenger Side of cowl. I replaced the Power Window ECU with a good used unit and now the Windows work, Yay!...but the Door Locks are still seized in place. I am awaiting the Power Door Lock ECU...it is delayed in the US Postal System.
While it was opened up, I also inspected and replaced the Cabin Air Filter. I also vacuumed out the Fresh Air Intake Grid that is hidden under the plastic shield on the Passenger Side of cowl. I replaced the Power Window ECU with a good used unit and now the Windows work, Yay!...but the Door Locks are still seized in place. I am awaiting the Power Door Lock ECU...it is delayed in the US Postal System.
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