Hello all I wonder if anyone can help.
I have an s40 new shape 2004 2l diesel and I love it
well mostly

Today it decided that it didn't want to open its drivers door.
Initially the key fob opened all other doors but left the drivers locked so I locked it and then pressed the unlock button again and the door button then popped up and it opened.

Then I came to lock it again and when I came back to it, it wouldn't open again and now wont at all.

All other doors open so I am climbing across to get into the drivers seat.

From the inside the door handle will pull and the **** goes up but the door still wont open.

The internal door lock electrical switch on the drivers door is working and locking and unlocking the other doors but wont unlock the drivers door.

The drivers door isn't clicking when the electrical switch is pressed.

It appears to be electrically dead locked and I presume there is a problem between the electrical door switch and or the door lock.

The door wont even open using the the key from the fob.

I suppose the door will need to be stripped down but cant see how to do it unless the door is opened.

But I cant open it.

Any suggestions would be gladly received.

regards

Mark

 

sound like something jam or broken inside the lock. I seem the outside door handle broken before. but in any case, u will need to remove that left front door panel to see it is a mechanical or electrical problem.

 

ah

I kinda figured that

how do you remove the door panel with the door shut

 

Door won't open. Had this problem with wifes Lincoln. Had to remove inside door handle to access cable connected to open door. Did not have to remove door panel.
Some auto parts stores sell "Slim Jims" to pop door locks or locksmiths have these. Good luck!

 

sorry, i through u said the door could open from the inside. anyway, u can try remove the inside door handle & the power windows switch. see if u can hook or till the lock. it is going to be hard. otherwise u may need to cut or damage the door panel to get access. sorry.

 

You may have to remove the seat to get the panel off. Be sure not to trigger an air bag fooling with it.

 

This may not be related to your problem, but my 2006 S40 has had on-going problems with the wiring harness inside the doors. The doors have never been un-lockable, but the windows have frequently refused to cooperate. Sometimes the controls on the passenger door don't work, but they will work on the driver's door. However, sometimes the driver's door controls won't work unless I open and close the door a few times.

Maybe if you can "gently" thump the door a few times, it may restore a loose connection and you can get your door to unlock.

In my case, I assume my car has a loose connection that the dealer hasn't been able to track down. Pain the butt, as one out of warranty repair included a $450 switch! Never had these kinds of problems with the ol' "analog" door window cranks...LOL.

 

hmmmm well thanks

But I have tried all of that and still no joy
I haven't tried to get the panel off yet
Looking forward to that particular event.

I did have a problem a year or so ago with spurious electrical faults

Key not being recognised
daft messages like instant break failure
and the windows playing up

I messed about and undid the fuse box it sprung open and relieved some pressure on the connections and had been fine ever since.

Its getting a right **** clambering across the centre