My 2002 Lexus 430 driver;s side door is locked from the inside and will not open,it can only be opened from the outside.

SOURCE: DOOR WON'T OPEN FROM INSIDE OF NISSAN ALTIMA 2002 ON DRIVER'S SIDE

There is a cable that attaches to the inside door latch release handle. The plastic that retains this cable is most likely broken. I have seen this before. If the retainer is not holding the cable sheath correctly, the entire cable moves when the handle is pulled and does not release the door latch.

Remove the door panel and inspect this cable. You will see 2 cables (one is for the door lock). If the plastic is broken, you will need a new interior handle assembly.

Hope this is helpful!!



Nissan Scope Technician- 10+ years experience in Nissan dealership

SOURCE: Drivers do will not open

very difficult. you literally must rip the door trim panel off the door. its made to come off with the door open. sounds like the actuator cable for the latch is disconnected or broken. just because the lock looks unlocked that dosent mean it is, it may be the lock cable at the latch. the latch assy is located inside the door.

SOURCE: 2007 chevy tahoe driver side door handle will not open door

the linkage behind the handle either the retaining clip broke or popped off need to remove the door panel to check and fix

Testimonial: "Thanks I thought it might be a cable or linkage. Much thanks"

SOURCE: driver door handler does not open door out side

mcdevito75 here, Sounds like the linkage on the inside of the door came off the handle, let a glass repair shop fix it.

SOURCE: 2001 Lexus LS 430- Driver

Yes, you have to open the door panel and inspect the linakage. Either something came loose and fell of, or something is broken..