Can't get into drivers door

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by fissshhh, Aug 25, 2018.

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  1. fissshhh

    fissshhh Junior Member

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    Hi! I have a 2009 Prius, and can't open the drivers side door either from inside or outside. All the other doors are fine.

    I can hear the actuator clunking inside the door.

    When I operate the handles (inside or outside) they don't feel as though they have any mechanical connection to anything.

    I suspect I'm looking at an actuator problem, but how on earth do I get inside the door without being able to open it? Hellllp!!!

    Cheers folks!
     
    #1 fissshhh, Aug 25, 2018
  2. bisco

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    is it possible to remove the door interior with it closed?
     
    #2 bisco, Aug 27, 2018
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    Here in the USA, you can find the interior door pieces fairly easily. I would guess you have to cut into it and find replacement piece
     
    #3 JC91006, Aug 27, 2018
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