I hope this works! My exterior door handle broke and we were just reaching around or opening the door from the inside. Then all of a sudden we can't open from either side.😅
@ZONES89RSАй бұрын
Well, it should I am going to make a new video as soon as the new cables come in and will show more detail as my other Silverado right rear door just did the same damn thing 🤣
@RobertKey-hg1qdАй бұрын
Your video was dead on & very helpful! Thanks for the helpful info, saved me a lot of time & money!
@ZONES89RSАй бұрын
Thanks for letting me know it was not made for nothing!
@jasonstclair13292 ай бұрын
Other than having a foul mouth you wouldn’t kiss your mother with and not being able to answer a simple question on which side of the glass to spread the door for access. This video gets an D - grade, best to watch with volume muted as the procedure works
@ZONES89RS2 ай бұрын
I’m ugly as sin so that makes it even worse 🤣
@andrewthomas84692 ай бұрын
Definitely close
@ZONES89RS2 ай бұрын
It is hard to tell but it is vastly softer and not extra as F now lol
@andrewthomas84692 ай бұрын
That raspy squatters anthem vs we stand on business 😆
@Viralvault4u2 ай бұрын
Man! Good vid. 2 mins later after finding a rod, door is open
@ZONES89RS2 ай бұрын
Winning!!
@BobKnox-eq9uh2 ай бұрын
Dude you act and sound just like me it was easy to understand you thanks bro
@ZONES89RS2 ай бұрын
Glad it helped man!
@abeldiaz81622 ай бұрын
Where did you buy the windshield patch panel I already have the roof skin from LMC
@ZONES89RS2 ай бұрын
Classic industries I believe
@6G-cr2lj2 ай бұрын
All you have to do is to roll up the window to open.tje door that happens to my tahoe 03 ls v8 when windows down it won't open the door fro. The I side you have to roll up the WI dow in order to open it thank you flaco gee fro. SAN ANTO IO
@baddhouse31322 ай бұрын
Love the video brother, but please let me clarify my situation. The auto lock goes up and down perfectly. The outside or inside handles will not open the door. If I am understanding correctly, I basically need a slim jim just for the lock? Nothing is wrong with either the inside or outside door handles?
@ZONES89RS2 ай бұрын
This is when inner or outer handles won’t work. There is a cable that can break. In my instance it didn’t break all the way but still stretched out stopping me from using the handles. The locks will engage and disengage as they operate separate from the location where the cable ties in to the locking mechanism itself. I really wish I had the door apart when I did the video to show a more clear idea of what all is going on. Your door won’t open at all? A slim Jim will probably work. A thin rod definitely did the job. The thickness of a old car antenna works
@josephgibbons16312 ай бұрын
Nice but I watched this twice and still unclear as to where the wedge is vs the glass. Is it door-glass-wedge-door?
@ZONES89RS2 ай бұрын
Between the glass and the seal, towards the rear giving a little room for whatever tool you will be using
@dynastydaley12 ай бұрын
Thank you brother have the same problem over here!
@shawnhunter92173 ай бұрын
I just crawled over to the passenger side of my truck to get out. 😩 I can’t wait to try this in the morning. Thank you!!
@atxjax13 ай бұрын
Having same issue on a extended cab 08 Sierra. I pulled the outside trim piece off and can see the rod with the orange plastic piece attached to it. from the handle. I can watch it push down when pulling on the handle and can also push down on it with a rod similar to what you have in the video and the door won't open. Out of ideas.
@ZONES89RS3 ай бұрын
That’s odd. Might have to have someone push in on the door while doing so? You might have a bit bigger mechanical failure than the cable being broken
@atxjax13 ай бұрын
@@ZONES89RS I managed to get the extended cab door panel off and backed off the bolts going into the nut plate. Then had to cut the bolts because they were too long for the door to open. Once I had the door open the striker was stuck in the actuator. I pulled in the cable but it was frayed. Once I removed the cable I was able to use the outside handle to open it and remove the striker. My guess is that the cable was frayed internally and was putting just enough pull on the mechanism and was stuck in a in between state. $10 Amazon cable fixed me right up and I didn't have to break any of the door panels. Just a few clips went bad. Thanks for the inspiration to get this done.
@ZONES89RS3 ай бұрын
@@atxjax1 well, I hope this is useful for some guy searching the comments that has the same situation. Glad you got it. But wish it was easier like the rest of us had it
@atxjax13 ай бұрын
@@ZONES89RS Now that I think about it, I probably didnt need to cut the bolts. I could have disconnected the safety catch from the extended door lever and opened the extended door. But it's done and I bought new bolts. Working like new again. Hope this helps someone else. Thanks for your video.
@user-ke6ek4oi8k3 ай бұрын
Took me about 10 minutes of fiddling around, and I was about to call bullshit on you…. But then pop, it opened… nice work bro….
@ZONES89RS3 ай бұрын
Glad you stuck with it. I really regret not taking time to record inside of the door to give folks a better idea of what they are fishing for.
@Dunecoones4 ай бұрын
nice sounds good leaving
@georgiaboy15794 ай бұрын
That's badazz
@robertjohnson9634 ай бұрын
I’ve been watching videos where the dude just butchered the door panel. I’m on the Northside of Houston too, we have the worst heat/humidity lol. Great video, definitely about to gif this a try
@ZONES89RS4 ай бұрын
Should work for my my man. Just be patient. I wish I took a video of how it works internally so folks had that reference. Best of luck brotha!
@eddiebrownjr.27014 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing. My 2011 yukon rear passenger wouldn't open. Watched your video and all is good now.
@ZONES89RS4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the feedback my man. Every one of these makes me happy I made the footage
@dasshape005 ай бұрын
Thx
@orlandogalo56295 ай бұрын
I wish i could have the energy to finish my ls swap procrastinating is a b!tch lol one day so i can go runned there
@ZONES89RS5 ай бұрын
I wanted this done asap so the no life for 5 months was worth it but it was rough
@ligmaballs18305 ай бұрын
Not all heroes wear capes. My 07 Yukon driver's door won't open and it's -12° out. Came across your video and I'm going to fix it this weekend. Cable came in today.
@ZONES89RS5 ай бұрын
Damn cold wrecked the cable I guess lol
@gcfwood7425 ай бұрын
Thanks for the post!!!!!!👍
@fsjmtrouttrout83375 ай бұрын
I watched several videos on how to open the truck. None of them was on point. I watched yours and with a glow rod abd it's hook attached I figured out how to release the latch and get it open with no damage to the truck at all
@ZONES89RS5 ай бұрын
Winning. This video has gained traction lately with comments. These trucks aren’t getting any younger I suppose. lol
@juicesghost85015 ай бұрын
Like this video to get it to the top- Took me about 10 minutes with a wire coat hanger and the window up from the inside in 0 degree weather- THANK YOU FOR MAKING THIS
@ZONES89RS5 ай бұрын
Sorry the timing was bad for ya, I’m sure the cold is what did it in. I’m assuming it was the cable?
@juicesghost85015 ай бұрын
@@ZONES89RS Timing was perfect for me, just had it happen this last weekend. Yes the big storm we got froze it solid, and I assume the switch on the outside rod handle got stuck either middle, or up or down. Could not open door from out or in, was about to start taking the door apart from the inside when I found your video. instead grabbed a hanger and some pliers, made the rod you had with the 90 at the end, then went fishing from the drivers seat. awkward angles and being a giant fat guy in a huge winter coat made it harder but we got it handled. THANK YOU
@ZONES89RS5 ай бұрын
@@juicesghost8501 well, thanks to you I can now also confirm it can be done from the inside as well as a coat hanger can be used. The rod I used was definitely thicker so that’s excellent due to being a super common item. Thanks for sharing your details man!
@marieepperley60335 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@TheBilly5025 ай бұрын
Good tip, thanks. My driver door just did this and it's 10 below zero.... ugh
@ZONES89RS5 ай бұрын
That is horrible timing but the cold probably made it happen faster than it would have if I had to guess. Stay warm!!
@jl4566 ай бұрын
Tried this on the rear door and it must be different than the front because it’s not working.
@ZONES89RS6 ай бұрын
Generally it is the same design I believe. The latch mechanism has a tab that goes downward to open the door like the fronts do. Just swapped rear latch on my latest 08 truck.
@jdrissel6 ай бұрын
I am going to try it. Door broke on the way home from Christmas trip.
@danielalamo20756 ай бұрын
Nice job!
@StayHydrated-wd5ic6 ай бұрын
What exhaust headers you use for your 5:3?
@ZONES89RS6 ай бұрын
Schoenfeld Next time I’ll use speed engineering since they are cheaper and stainless
@bishop94z6 ай бұрын
Sounds really good. I was thinking of pulling the 4.8 out of my truck and dropping it in something lighter, how did it feel power wise in this truck and with a T56?
@ZONES89RS6 ай бұрын
It made 312 rear wheel horsepower with this setup. It was the most fun truck I’ve owned until I built my 64 C10
@bishop94z6 ай бұрын
@@ZONES89RS Awesome man, thanks for the reply!
@YoungerPrice7 ай бұрын
Holy slippery converter lol
@ZONES89RS7 ай бұрын
Gotta have a big converter to move a fat ass truck when you only have a 5.3 lol
@YoungerPrice7 ай бұрын
Like 4500 stall? What rear gear
@ZONES89RS6 ай бұрын
@@YoungerPrice 3.42
@YoungerPrice6 ай бұрын
@@ZONES89RS410s will make that converter have less slippage in it obviously they all have some
@ZONES89RS6 ай бұрын
@@YoungerPrice yup, but it had 3.42s and the 5.3 needs help. So it worked out well til the new 6 liter drive line goes in
@YoungerPrice7 ай бұрын
Holy slippery converter lol
@zackhudson19417 ай бұрын
What size converter?
@ZONES89RS7 ай бұрын
3800
@johnnyburch79937 ай бұрын
Just fucking tell us instead of rambling
@TDStanton-ed1lc7 ай бұрын
Shit shit shit
@TDStanton-ed1lc7 ай бұрын
Shit
@claytonboyd22887 ай бұрын
Are you near Dallas?
@ZONES89RS7 ай бұрын
North side of houston
@isaihamedford25229 ай бұрын
Where can you buy the rod at
@ZONES89RS9 ай бұрын
I just used a random piece of metal I had. Needs to be about like a antenna for a car
@420flying69 ай бұрын
Careful with the cheap shit mine only last 3 weeks
@ZONES89RS9 ай бұрын
Always a gamble. I watch the ratings heavily and read reviews. My amazon cable has been fine since making this thankfully
@scotts412510 ай бұрын
I'm an automotive only locksmith and have opened many vehicles like this. I have never needed the window down and actually think it's easier with the window up. I was doing this with down the door lights, wedges and rods similar to the one you made. Well now we have cheap borescopes it's even easier. I get them from the outside with the window up. We run between 100 to 150 calls per week so there isn't much I haven't seen in 40 years of doing this.
@tylermcconnell22226 ай бұрын
So I fixed my issue, but I'm curious if you've ever seen what happened to me. I pried the door panel open and watched all the mechanisms function properly. The lock, inside handle, and outside handle all moved their lever arms correctly and even made the right clicking sounds. Anyways the door refused to open after hours of monkeying around with it. I took the seat out and ripped off the door panel. Reached in to disconnect the linkage for the outside door handle, pulled the inside handle and it opened. I reconnected the outside handle linkage and everything works fine and dandy now... it makes no sense to me
@scotts41256 ай бұрын
@@tylermcconnell2222 Yes I have seen this. Sometimes one of the linkages is partially activated and it won't let the door open. Sort of stuck in a middle position. I would also keep an eye on the latch. It could be on it's way out. There isn't much with door issues I haven't seen. Some newer cars with dead batteries won't even unlock with a key. They aren't stuck as we unlock them with a tool but it's nuts they have "emergency" key inside fobs but if the battery is dead they won't unlock. We get these calls everyday.
@tylermcconnell22226 ай бұрын
I've heard nightmare stories of cars not unlocking with a dead battery and you can't get under the hood to charge it because you need to get inside the car to pop the hood... lol. it amazes me how ignorant engineers can be. But thanks for the reply, I think you're right about the linkage being partially engaged, that makes sense. But I might consider replacing the latch since that's also a possibility. I lubed it up in the mean time so hopefully no more problems.
@scotts41256 ай бұрын
@@tylermcconnell2222 Some guys put power to the starter or they pull an easy to get to light and apply power to that and the door should open with the key. Those engineers help put my son through college so I'm not mad at them. lol
@zzyion024 ай бұрын
2008 Chevy Silverado, passenger door won't open...not the cable, it's the malfunction of the door latch...that release is stuck and won't move to free things...another idea how to get the latch to release?
@juniorortiz292810 ай бұрын
I have 4 door Silverado and the rear door on the driver side will not open from the inside or the outside do you think with that rod I can open the rear door?
@ZONES89RS10 ай бұрын
I’d bet it works the same way.
@georgiaboy157910 ай бұрын
That truck is bada$$
@m.l232110 ай бұрын
… so what just happened? 🤷🏻♂️
@ZONES89RS10 ай бұрын
Judging by the comments; it seems to have helped a ton of people
@georgiaboy157911 ай бұрын
The C10 is looking good and sounds like a beast!
@ZONES89RS11 ай бұрын
Thank ya, sir. Been very happy with it!
@TwinTurboLsx11 ай бұрын
What you shifting at?
@ZONES89RS11 ай бұрын
7500
@TwinTurboLsx11 ай бұрын
Came across your video Zane. Looks sweet bro!
@ZONES89RS11 ай бұрын
Thank ya sir. Was the most work I’ve poured in to a vehicle. Rusty MF
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I hope this works! My exterior door handle broke and we were just reaching around or opening the door from the inside. Then all of a sudden we can't open from either side.😅
Well, it should I am going to make a new video as soon as the new cables come in and will show more detail as my other Silverado right rear door just did the same damn thing 🤣
Your video was dead on & very helpful! Thanks for the helpful info, saved me a lot of time & money!
Thanks for letting me know it was not made for nothing!
Other than having a foul mouth you wouldn’t kiss your mother with and not being able to answer a simple question on which side of the glass to spread the door for access. This video gets an D - grade, best to watch with volume muted as the procedure works
I’m ugly as sin so that makes it even worse 🤣
Definitely close
It is hard to tell but it is vastly softer and not extra as F now lol
That raspy squatters anthem vs we stand on business 😆
Man! Good vid. 2 mins later after finding a rod, door is open
Winning!!
Dude you act and sound just like me it was easy to understand you thanks bro
Glad it helped man!
Where did you buy the windshield patch panel I already have the roof skin from LMC
Classic industries I believe
All you have to do is to roll up the window to open.tje door that happens to my tahoe 03 ls v8 when windows down it won't open the door fro. The I side you have to roll up the WI dow in order to open it thank you flaco gee fro. SAN ANTO IO
Love the video brother, but please let me clarify my situation. The auto lock goes up and down perfectly. The outside or inside handles will not open the door. If I am understanding correctly, I basically need a slim jim just for the lock? Nothing is wrong with either the inside or outside door handles?
This is when inner or outer handles won’t work. There is a cable that can break. In my instance it didn’t break all the way but still stretched out stopping me from using the handles. The locks will engage and disengage as they operate separate from the location where the cable ties in to the locking mechanism itself. I really wish I had the door apart when I did the video to show a more clear idea of what all is going on. Your door won’t open at all? A slim Jim will probably work. A thin rod definitely did the job. The thickness of a old car antenna works
Nice but I watched this twice and still unclear as to where the wedge is vs the glass. Is it door-glass-wedge-door?
Between the glass and the seal, towards the rear giving a little room for whatever tool you will be using
Thank you brother have the same problem over here!
I just crawled over to the passenger side of my truck to get out. 😩 I can’t wait to try this in the morning. Thank you!!
Having same issue on a extended cab 08 Sierra. I pulled the outside trim piece off and can see the rod with the orange plastic piece attached to it. from the handle. I can watch it push down when pulling on the handle and can also push down on it with a rod similar to what you have in the video and the door won't open. Out of ideas.
That’s odd. Might have to have someone push in on the door while doing so? You might have a bit bigger mechanical failure than the cable being broken
@@ZONES89RS I managed to get the extended cab door panel off and backed off the bolts going into the nut plate. Then had to cut the bolts because they were too long for the door to open. Once I had the door open the striker was stuck in the actuator. I pulled in the cable but it was frayed. Once I removed the cable I was able to use the outside handle to open it and remove the striker. My guess is that the cable was frayed internally and was putting just enough pull on the mechanism and was stuck in a in between state. $10 Amazon cable fixed me right up and I didn't have to break any of the door panels. Just a few clips went bad. Thanks for the inspiration to get this done.
@@atxjax1 well, I hope this is useful for some guy searching the comments that has the same situation. Glad you got it. But wish it was easier like the rest of us had it
@@ZONES89RS Now that I think about it, I probably didnt need to cut the bolts. I could have disconnected the safety catch from the extended door lever and opened the extended door. But it's done and I bought new bolts. Working like new again. Hope this helps someone else. Thanks for your video.
Took me about 10 minutes of fiddling around, and I was about to call bullshit on you…. But then pop, it opened… nice work bro….
Glad you stuck with it. I really regret not taking time to record inside of the door to give folks a better idea of what they are fishing for.
nice sounds good leaving
That's badazz
I’ve been watching videos where the dude just butchered the door panel. I’m on the Northside of Houston too, we have the worst heat/humidity lol. Great video, definitely about to gif this a try
Should work for my my man. Just be patient. I wish I took a video of how it works internally so folks had that reference. Best of luck brotha!
Thanks for sharing. My 2011 yukon rear passenger wouldn't open. Watched your video and all is good now.
Thanks for the feedback my man. Every one of these makes me happy I made the footage
Thx
I wish i could have the energy to finish my ls swap procrastinating is a b!tch lol one day so i can go runned there
I wanted this done asap so the no life for 5 months was worth it but it was rough
Not all heroes wear capes. My 07 Yukon driver's door won't open and it's -12° out. Came across your video and I'm going to fix it this weekend. Cable came in today.
Damn cold wrecked the cable I guess lol
Thanks for the post!!!!!!👍
I watched several videos on how to open the truck. None of them was on point. I watched yours and with a glow rod abd it's hook attached I figured out how to release the latch and get it open with no damage to the truck at all
Winning. This video has gained traction lately with comments. These trucks aren’t getting any younger I suppose. lol
Like this video to get it to the top- Took me about 10 minutes with a wire coat hanger and the window up from the inside in 0 degree weather- THANK YOU FOR MAKING THIS
Sorry the timing was bad for ya, I’m sure the cold is what did it in. I’m assuming it was the cable?
@@ZONES89RS Timing was perfect for me, just had it happen this last weekend. Yes the big storm we got froze it solid, and I assume the switch on the outside rod handle got stuck either middle, or up or down. Could not open door from out or in, was about to start taking the door apart from the inside when I found your video. instead grabbed a hanger and some pliers, made the rod you had with the 90 at the end, then went fishing from the drivers seat. awkward angles and being a giant fat guy in a huge winter coat made it harder but we got it handled. THANK YOU
@@juicesghost8501 well, thanks to you I can now also confirm it can be done from the inside as well as a coat hanger can be used. The rod I used was definitely thicker so that’s excellent due to being a super common item. Thanks for sharing your details man!
Thank you!
Good tip, thanks. My driver door just did this and it's 10 below zero.... ugh
That is horrible timing but the cold probably made it happen faster than it would have if I had to guess. Stay warm!!
Tried this on the rear door and it must be different than the front because it’s not working.
Generally it is the same design I believe. The latch mechanism has a tab that goes downward to open the door like the fronts do. Just swapped rear latch on my latest 08 truck.
I am going to try it. Door broke on the way home from Christmas trip.
Nice job!
What exhaust headers you use for your 5:3?
Schoenfeld Next time I’ll use speed engineering since they are cheaper and stainless
Sounds really good. I was thinking of pulling the 4.8 out of my truck and dropping it in something lighter, how did it feel power wise in this truck and with a T56?
It made 312 rear wheel horsepower with this setup. It was the most fun truck I’ve owned until I built my 64 C10
@@ZONES89RS Awesome man, thanks for the reply!
Holy slippery converter lol
Gotta have a big converter to move a fat ass truck when you only have a 5.3 lol
Like 4500 stall? What rear gear
@@YoungerPrice 3.42
@@ZONES89RS410s will make that converter have less slippage in it obviously they all have some
@@YoungerPrice yup, but it had 3.42s and the 5.3 needs help. So it worked out well til the new 6 liter drive line goes in
Holy slippery converter lol
What size converter?
3800
Just fucking tell us instead of rambling
Shit shit shit
Shit
Are you near Dallas?
North side of houston
Where can you buy the rod at
I just used a random piece of metal I had. Needs to be about like a antenna for a car
Careful with the cheap shit mine only last 3 weeks
Always a gamble. I watch the ratings heavily and read reviews. My amazon cable has been fine since making this thankfully
I'm an automotive only locksmith and have opened many vehicles like this. I have never needed the window down and actually think it's easier with the window up. I was doing this with down the door lights, wedges and rods similar to the one you made. Well now we have cheap borescopes it's even easier. I get them from the outside with the window up. We run between 100 to 150 calls per week so there isn't much I haven't seen in 40 years of doing this.
So I fixed my issue, but I'm curious if you've ever seen what happened to me. I pried the door panel open and watched all the mechanisms function properly. The lock, inside handle, and outside handle all moved their lever arms correctly and even made the right clicking sounds. Anyways the door refused to open after hours of monkeying around with it. I took the seat out and ripped off the door panel. Reached in to disconnect the linkage for the outside door handle, pulled the inside handle and it opened. I reconnected the outside handle linkage and everything works fine and dandy now... it makes no sense to me
@@tylermcconnell2222 Yes I have seen this. Sometimes one of the linkages is partially activated and it won't let the door open. Sort of stuck in a middle position. I would also keep an eye on the latch. It could be on it's way out. There isn't much with door issues I haven't seen. Some newer cars with dead batteries won't even unlock with a key. They aren't stuck as we unlock them with a tool but it's nuts they have "emergency" key inside fobs but if the battery is dead they won't unlock. We get these calls everyday.
I've heard nightmare stories of cars not unlocking with a dead battery and you can't get under the hood to charge it because you need to get inside the car to pop the hood... lol. it amazes me how ignorant engineers can be. But thanks for the reply, I think you're right about the linkage being partially engaged, that makes sense. But I might consider replacing the latch since that's also a possibility. I lubed it up in the mean time so hopefully no more problems.
@@tylermcconnell2222 Some guys put power to the starter or they pull an easy to get to light and apply power to that and the door should open with the key. Those engineers help put my son through college so I'm not mad at them. lol
2008 Chevy Silverado, passenger door won't open...not the cable, it's the malfunction of the door latch...that release is stuck and won't move to free things...another idea how to get the latch to release?
I have 4 door Silverado and the rear door on the driver side will not open from the inside or the outside do you think with that rod I can open the rear door?
I’d bet it works the same way.
That truck is bada$$
… so what just happened? 🤷🏻♂️
Judging by the comments; it seems to have helped a ton of people
The C10 is looking good and sounds like a beast!
Thank ya, sir. Been very happy with it!
What you shifting at?
7500
Came across your video Zane. Looks sweet bro!
Thank ya sir. Was the most work I’ve poured in to a vehicle. Rusty MF
That's bada$$!!! Nice work
Putting in work homes.
It sounds smooth! Congratulations