2014 Transit Connect Passenger Outside Inside door latch not working, Child safety lock on

[DavidR]

Thanks in advance for any input.  Greatly appreciated!

What a nightmare Uhgg. ;)

 

2014 Ford Transit Connect Passanger XLT Sliding Rear Door Issues. 

I'll try not to be too long winded yet hopefully leaving enough details for suggestions.

• Initially rear driver side- sliding outside door latch- not working, inside latch did work for opening the door.
• Child safety lock on the same door was engaged while door was open accidentally, door will now not open either inside or outside. (Thanks Bro! LOL) 
•  We took off both inside sliding door panels to get a closer look. No remedy as of yet.
• We disengaged the child safety lock mechanism (Blue fiberglass/plastic type piece) on the passenger side, outside still works fine however inside will not open. We did this so the child safety lock would not engage accidentally again. We were able to to this only because the door was open.
• The actuators all seem to relay and be working just fine. 

 

***The child safety lock on these doors located on the back of the sliding door which is locked on the rear drivers side.  Does not seem to be a way to get to it easily.  Any thoughts on how to open?

Any other input or advise?  Thanks again! 

 

[Rashid Zuev]

The child safety lock on the rear driver's side sliding door of your vehicle is a feature that prevents the door from being opened from the inside, typically to prevent children from accidentally opening the door while the vehicle is in motion. To open the door with the child safety lock engaged, you will need to access the lock mechanism from the outside of the vehicle.

Here are a few things you can try:

1. Check the owner's manual for your vehicle. It may have instructions on how to disengage the child safety lock.
2. Look for a small button or switch on the outside of the door near the handle. Some vehicles have a button or switch that can be used to disengage the child safety lock.
3. If you can't find any buttons or switches, try using a thin tool such as a flathead screwdriver or a butter knife to push the lock mechanism from the outside of the door.
4. you can try to engage the lock again and test the door, sometimes the lock mechanism can get stuck and need to be reset

It's important to note that the location and operation of the child safety lock can vary depending on the make and model of your vehicle, so the best way to learn how to open it is by consulting your owner's manual or contacting the manufacturer. If you are not able to open the door or you feel unsafe trying to do so, it is best to contact locksmiths clerkenwell or a dealership to help you with it.

Edited January 18, 2023 by Rashid Zuev