Broken door...not the handle

[Enjoi577]

I cant open the drivers side door from the OUTSIDE, but I can lock and unlock it from the OUTSIDE. I can unlock and open it from the INSIDE. I checked, all the rods seem to be intact and working properly. When I open the door from the OUTSIDE, I see a rod with an oval end, pushing down on what i assume is the lock actuator. The issue is that the rod wont push the lock actuator down, it wont budge. I sprayed WD-40 in there, I put a screw in like suggested in other posts, and it still wont move. I also cant seem to find a picture online of what Im talking about, but if someone needs it, I can post some pics of what Im talking about.

Passenger side door works fine. I feel the something grabbing something when i pull the passenger side handle. I feel nothing pulling or pushing on the driver side door, it feels like its not connected to anything, but...it LOOKS like its connected..

Any thoughts?

 

[91-GS]

Try taking the linkages (rods) out and testing/moving/actuating each component individually. Also compare the setup to the other door to make sure everything is connected how it needs to be, in case someone miss-connected things in the past.

 

[VegasTuner]

I had the same problem its easy to remove whole lock actuator, 2 bolts at the top for window track one at the bottom and 3 allen bolts on the side of the door when you open it.