In the worst case scenario after an accident there may be damage to your door latch that is causing the issue of a car door lock stuck in the lock position.
Door lock unlock car symbol.
This lets the car recognize that you have the right key and will disengage and reset the system.
You want to hold the key in the unlock position for twenty to thirty seconds.
If that s the case you can use a shoelace to unlock your car door.
If you find that anything other than grime or rust is keeping the car door lock stuck in the lock position remove the relevant blockage.
First tie a slip knot in your shoelace.
Then hold one end of the string in each hand and wiggle it down through the corner of the door.
It is useful for you when ever your car key is inside in the car.
Insert a straightened coat hanger or long rod into the gap in order to reach the car s automatic door lock switch and trigger it.
Slip a wedge or doorstop underneath the top corner of your car door and gently tap it in to separate the door from your car s body.
The life changing video below shows you how to unlock a car door without your keys.
I have automatic locks on my car and all of a sudden today the car started locking and unlocking by itself.
Just tie a knot in the string per the video s instructions creating a loop the size of your index finger at.
I walked away from the car and could hear the locks clicking up and down.
Wedge rod method.
Structural damage problem overview.
When it s secure pull up and unlock your car.
Do you know what this could be.