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90 honda accord door will not open

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Old Jun 19, 2004 | 10:12 AM
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Default 90 honda accord door will not open

anybody have any ideas how i can open my door- went out with the homies and then
tried to get out -door will not open-tried taking out door panel but not sure how to removed lock-
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Old Jun 19, 2004 | 10:26 AM
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Default Re: 90 honda accord door will not open (b17itr)

You will need to drill the lock from inside the door panel to trip the latch, then you can replace the latch assy. There is a Honda service bulletin that describes this.
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This pic will show you the "sweet spot". After you go thru the first layer, change the drill angle to about 20 degrees downward, keep your shoulder pushing the door. Don't drill too deep or you'll go thru into the door post. Say a prayer to the Yamada Bird before you start, put your rabbits foot around your neck, and a 4 leaf clover in your top pocket.
Sometimes you have to wiggle the drill it up and down to try and trip the latch. Best of luck I hope this helps you.
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Old Jun 19, 2004 | 08:13 PM
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Default Re: 90 honda accord door will not open (hondadude)

Or you could just ride 'Dukes of Hazzard' style and climb in and out through the window
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Old Jun 19, 2004 | 08:33 PM
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Old Jun 22, 2004 | 11:55 PM
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Default Re: 90 honda accord door will not open (b17itr)

I actually just did this repair yesterday. It's not as bad as it seems, just really hard to get to. Basically, I removed the door panel from the bottom (I've heard some people prefer to remove the seat to allow more space, but I didn't), then drilled the lock a few times until I got it right (be sure you push against the door when trying to open... it won't "pop" by itself), then removed the old part via 3 screws on the side. After that, simply install the new/used part. I got my latch used from a junkyard for $60.
This repair would cost over $500 at the dealership. (The new part is $260!)
If you need more info, let me know. Like I said before, it's not as hard as it seems.

Good Luck!
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