What causes a Kia Sportage door to not open?
Damaged Handle Cable or Rod: If the cable or rod that connects the door handle to the latch assembly is damaged or has come loose, the door will not open. This is usually only on one side (either the inside handle won’t open the door, or the outside handle won’t open the door, but the other one will work fine).
How much does a Kia door will not open inspection cost?
Kia Sportage Door will not open Inspection costs $85 on average. Your vehicle has doors for several different reasons. First, they protect you from debris entering the car from the road. Second, they ensure that you, your passengers and your belongings don’t fall out into the roadway.
What should the VIN number be on a Kia Sportage?
If it does not open from either handle, the latch/actuator assembly is the most likely culprit. The part number should be 81410-3W000, but it would be a good idea to verify by the VIN. List on that part is $163.50 and it includes the cables. You should be able to find it online for much less than list.
What to do when rear door won’t open?
Try using a can of silicon spray with a small extension tube from the outside and spray near where the latch is at. It might free the binding part up. Follow up here. As you spray gently but firmly push with force against the door panel with slow steady motions (don’t pull on the door handle yet) you might get it free.
Why is the rear door not opening on my Kia Sportage?
I have a 2013 Sportage LX 2.4L AWD. The driver side rear door will not open. Child proof locks have never been engaged. I loaded some paper work into back seat this morning. Half hour later door would not open. All other doors work fine. Does anyone have any suggestions on what could be wrong? Thank you.
Why is the boot not opening on my Kia?
Auto locks once you drive off, and when you stop, the drivers rear door and sometimes the boot won’t auto unlock. Think I’ll give the dealer a call to fix it. The boot won’t open if any of the passenger doors remain looked. Or so I’ve been informed by a Kia engineer.
Kia Sportage Door will not open Inspection costs $85 on average. Your vehicle has doors for several different reasons. First, they protect you from debris entering the car from the road. Second, they ensure that you, your passengers and your belongings don’t fall out into the roadway.
If it does not open from either handle, the latch/actuator assembly is the most likely culprit. The part number should be 81410-3W000, but it would be a good idea to verify by the VIN. List on that part is $163.50 and it includes the cables. You should be able to find it online for much less than list.
Damaged Handle Cable or Rod: If the cable or rod that connects the door handle to the latch assembly is damaged or has come loose, the door will not open. This is usually only on one side (either the inside handle won’t open the door, or the outside handle won’t open the door, but the other one will work fine).
What happens if your car door won’t open?
If your door won’t open, it can be a serious inconvenience. You’ll be forced to enter the vehicle through another door, climbing over the seats to get to the driver seat. It can also be a safety concern if the latch is damaged, it’s possible that the door will suddenly open (and not be able to be closed) while driving.