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twentytwelvebee · 02-22-2013, 01:30 PM

just like the title says...anyone else had a problem with this?

SC2150 · 02-22-2013, 01:37 PM

Turn off the "kidnap" option.

twentytwelvebee · 02-22-2013, 01:48 PM

forgive me for asking but what's the "kidnap" option?

Angrybird 12 · 02-22-2013, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by twentytwelvebee

forgive me for asking but what's the "kidnap" option?

A joke...

Is the door lock button on the passenger door up or down? Press the remote unlock twice to see if it is unlocked then.

twentytwelvebee · 02-22-2013, 01:54 PM

the door lock button goes up and down with the remote and the switches on both doors, just wont open using the handle on the inside or outside.

Angrybird 12 · 02-22-2013, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by twentytwelvebee

the door lock button goes up and down with the remote and the switches on both doors, just wont open using the handle on the inside or outside.

Take it to the dealer then it sounds like the rod to either the door lock in the latch or the latch release may have come off.
Did you buy this car new? If you bought it used it may have been wrecked and not fixed correctly.

twentytwelvebee · 02-22-2013, 01:59 PM

bought it new, I was hoping to avoid the dealer but I may have to go. thanks for the help.

Angrybird 12 · 02-22-2013, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by twentytwelvebee

bought it new, I was hoping to avoid the dealer but I may have to go. thanks for the help.

I guess the latch itself could also be broken and won't release.

Camaro10ss1 · 11-23-2014, 05:44 PM

Old thread but I'm having the same problem. Is there anyway to get the door panel off with the door closed? Or any suggestions on getting it open?

Eddiefuzz · 11-23-2014, 07:22 PM

Check the DIY section at the bottom of the page.

anotherreject · 11-23-2014, 07:43 PM

I went through a problem like this on another car, the door latch broke internally and the door was stuck closed. After looking at what a pain in the ass it would be to get the door open to get to the latch i took it to a mechanic and paid about $500, the interior pieces around the door need removed then the door latch can be drilled from the inside of the car, then the door can be opened and the interior door panel removed to change out the latch. Major pita

Camaro10ss1 · 11-23-2014, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Eddiefuzz

Check the DIY section at the bottom of the page.

I'll take a look

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Originally Posted by anotherreject

I went through a problem like this on another car, the door latch broke internally and the door was stuck closed. After looking at what a pain in the ass it would be to get the door open to get to the latch i took it to a mechanic and paid about $500, the interior pieces around the door need removed then the door latch can be drilled from the inside of the car, then the door can be opened and the interior door panel removed to change out the latch. Major pita

Oh I definitely don't want to have to spend that kind of money to repair it. I really hope I can find a cheaper alternative.

02-22-2013, 01:30 PM	#1
twentytwelvebee Drives: 2012/2ss "transformers edition" Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: vacaville Posts: 528	passenger door won't open from inside or outside just like the title says...anyone else had a problem with this? __________________

02-22-2013, 01:48 PM	#3
twentytwelvebee Drives: 2012/2ss "transformers edition" Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: vacaville Posts: 528	forgive me for asking but what's the "kidnap" option? __________________

02-22-2013, 01:54 PM	#5
twentytwelvebee Drives: 2012/2ss "transformers edition" Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: vacaville Posts: 528	the door lock button goes up and down with the remote and the switches on both doors, just wont open using the handle on the inside or outside. __________________

02-22-2013, 01:59 PM	#7
twentytwelvebee Drives: 2012/2ss "transformers edition" Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: vacaville Posts: 528	bought it new, I was hoping to avoid the dealer but I may have to go. thanks for the help. __________________

02-22-2013, 01:37 PM	#2
SC2150 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 Camaro RS, RX supercharged Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 6,063	Turn off the "kidnap" option.

11-23-2014, 05:44 PM	#9
Camaro10ss1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS ls3 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Houston Posts: 267	Old thread but I'm having the same problem. Is there anyway to get the door panel off with the door closed? Or any suggestions on getting it open?

11-23-2014, 07:22 PM	#10
Eddiefuzz Drives: 2011 RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Florence New Jersey Posts: 1,125	Check the DIY section at the bottom of the page.

11-23-2014, 07:43 PM	#11
anotherreject Drives: no camaro Join Date: May 2014 Location: PA Posts: 61	I went through a problem like this on another car, the door latch broke internally and the door was stuck closed. After looking at what a pain in the ass it would be to get the door open to get to the latch i took it to a mechanic and paid about $500, the interior pieces around the door need removed then the door latch can be drilled from the inside of the car, then the door can be opened and the interior door panel removed to change out the latch. Major pita