Hi both of my doors of my 04 350z will not open from the outside but if window is open I can open from inside handle. Sounds elec

ANSWER : Hi there. It is possible that the problem with your doors is electrical, however, there are multiple individual components that make up the electric door locks, ranging from solenoids, to relays, fuses, control module and the door lock itself. Before receiving a price quote on what it would cost to fix it, it would first require an inspection to properly diagnose what is damaged and needs to be fixed. I would recommend having one of our professional mobile mechanics come to your location and complete a door will not open inspection first, so they can pinpoint the source of your issue and recommend the right repairs.

ANSWER : Hi there. This commonly happens when the door latch assembly breaks. I have seen this often and it takes quite a bit of work to get it open. The door panel needs to be completely removed. in a lot of cases it is damaged when this occurs and it will need to be replaced. With it removed the door latch can be accessed and it can be popped open. The latch assembly needs to be replaced. If you need some help with this, consider YourMechanic, as a certified mechanic can come to you to [fix the door latch] https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/door-latch-replacement

ANSWER : I would recommend against doing this. Most vehicle door handles are not compatable from front to back. If you have a junk yard near your location, you can usually get parts such as door handles very inexpensively. I would recommend doing this over swapping the rear door handle to a front door handle. Unfortunately, there are many vehicles with this exact same problem of being made with door handles that were not meant to last.

ANSWER : To determine what exactly has failed, it will be necessary to remove the inner door panel and look to see what part(s) have actually failed. The most common failures, when an outer door handle quits working, is a broken door handle, a failed retaining clip for the actuator rod, or bent linkage. In any of the situations listed, it will be necessary to physically look at the handle assembly, from the inside, to diagnose the failure. If this is something you feel you could use a hand with, to diagnose or repair, consult a certified mechanic, like those available at YourMechanic.com.

ANSWER : Hi Rachel. Thanks for contacting YourMechanic.com about the door problems that your BMW and Volvo are experiencing. Our process for completing repairs is a bit different than most garages, dealerships or repair centers. Since we are mobile, the first thing we suggest is setting up an inspection to determine what exactly is damaged and causing the problem. On most cars, trucks and SUV’s sold today, there are more five individual components and systems that must all work together – just to open a door. Knowing what item is broken and requires replacement is the best way to ensure the repair is done efficiently and you save money. Since there are two different cars, with two different door issues, it would be best for you to set up a door will not open inspection first; which will allow us to diagnose each component failure, secure the right replacement parts and complete the repairs for you at your location.

ANSWER : While it appears that your Fusion enjoys your company a bit too much, rest assured, you are not alone. Many Fusion (and related Milan and Zephyr) owners have reported similar concerns when attempting to open the doors using the interior handles. Unfortunately, the push to make cars lighter, as well as reduce production costs, has driven manufacturers to make as many components out of plastic or composite materials as possible. The interior door handle is yet another casualty of the “war on weight”. As time progresses and the handle is used repeatedly, the plastic fatigues and eventually cracks.

Unfortunately, when the handle completely breaks, the lock feature for that door is typically inhibited. If there is a silver lining to be found, it may be the fact that handle replacement rectifies both issues the vast majority of the time. My recommendation is to have a technician replace the broken handle, and re-inspect the power lock system for proper function once completed. This service typically takes less than an hour. You can contact YourMechanic for estimate.

ANSWER : Hello, thank you for writing in. The vehicle is likely having issues with the door switch which activates/shuts down both circuits. This is going to look like a peg in the door frame next to the hinge. The peg that is designed to make contact with the switch behind it may be at fault, or the switch itself may be faulty. It is best considering the circumstances that you replace the entire unit, as they are typically sold as an assembly. It is a rather straight forward repair if you are looking to do it yourself. Simply remove the old switch and reconnect it to the new one. Make sure to unplug the battery before hand. With that said, you can also contact our service department to schedule an appointment, and we can resolve the issue for you.

ANSWER : The drivers door inside panel will need to come off to reconnect the latch handle control arm. Sometimes the plastic clips that hold the rod on break and rod fall off and jams the door shut. The latch rod can be released by using a locksmith kit and lifting up on loose rod. Have a locksmith get the door open then a mechanic like one from YourMechanic can remove the door panel to get to and fix the broken clip or handle.