RX - 1st Gen (1999-2003) Discussion topics related to the 1999 -2003 RX300 models

RX300 (2003) Drivers Door Problem.

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 09-22-14, 10:58 AM
  #1  
Oriamnuts
Driver School Candidate
Thread Starter
 
Oriamnuts's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Georgia
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RX300 (2003) Drivers Door Problem.

One of the clips that holds a push-rod in place has broken off. Naturally, the door is closed and locked. I have no key entry, no key-less entry, and cannot get the door to open using the internal control panel on the arm rest. I am having to enter and exit my RX from the front passenger door. Is there any way to gain access to the inside of the door from the door panel to get the locking mechanism unlatched. I have purchased a second hand panel in case I have to cut through the one on the vehicle. Your suggestions will be sincerely appreciated.
Old 09-22-14, 01:07 PM
  #2  
salimshah
Moderator
 
salimshah's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 15,565
Received 1,080 Likes on 972 Posts
Default

Welcome to clublexus.

Does your outside lever feel as if the door is locked ,,, free movement?

Among the method suggested is to open the release handle and see if you can access through there.



Salim
Old 09-22-14, 01:31 PM
  #3  
Z07
Driver
 
Z07's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: GA
Posts: 146
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

I would take the panel off of the passenger side, study the lock, make a tool using pliers and a wire hangar to work the lock with the window down and when I felt confident about my tool and technique I would move to the driver side. Assuming, of course that you can still put the driver's window down.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
sho89mtx
GS - 2nd Gen (1998-2005)
1
07-20-13 01:12 PM
Drifterkid
SC- 1st Gen (1992-2000)
12
01-25-12 01:05 PM
jcastaneda
GS - 2nd Gen (1998-2005)
2
02-21-11 08:44 AM
nnivlemm
SC- 1st Gen (1992-2000)
6
02-10-09 05:46 AM
shokokoo
LS - 1st and 2nd Gen (1990-2000)
3
08-03-05 12:16 PM



Quick Reply: RX300 (2003) Drivers Door Problem.



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 02:20 AM.