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  1. rob lay

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    #1 rob lay, Jul 19, 2023
    right side won't latch and left side won't unlatch. it is really a hassle because of my side lift I have to enter the car from right side each time to pull handle. when I pull handle there is nothing unlatching.

    thanks.
     
  2. Shorn355

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    #2 Shorn355, Jul 19, 2023
    There is an emergency left side release WAY under the left side dash- It's a cable with a finger loop- there is <should be> one for right side as well. It is most likely a lubrication issue with the cables and perhaps the latches- or possibly a broken cable-

    BTW Rob this is not shown in the manual- I had the same issue and embarrassingly took to dealer only for my tech to find the emergency releases for both sides.

    Some WD40 later all was well :cool:
     
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    #3 rob lay, Jul 19, 2023
    Thanks a bunch, I'm wondering if the panel or carpet keeping the right side from latching is putting a weird angle on the left one.
     
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    #4 Shorn355, Jul 19, 2023
    That could certainly be the case- I would think more along lines of stressed cables and/or wonky latches- For US cars the main release on left actuates both the left release and a cross connect to the right- Not the most optimal design- That's what put me on a search for both emergency releases :cool:
     
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    #5 phrogs, Jul 19, 2023
    Take out carpet and see how it opens and closes.
     
  6. rob lay

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    #6 rob lay, Jul 20, 2023
    It was working fine until dealer did a service, they were in there to fix the window washer.
     
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    #7 Shorn355, Jul 20, 2023
    Ahh- Then your carpet theory probably has merit- They would have had to mess with that to get to washer I believe- Did you contact dealer?
     
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    #8 rob lay, Jul 20, 2023
    The pull cable on left was easy to find, first grabbed a connector, but second was the little T handle for the release. Came right open.

    Looking under bonnet nothing obviously interfering in the latch, I think it is more the fitting of the panel around the latch area. I push and tugged a little, but everything is firm. Something probably only a half inch off.

    Thanks!
     
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