323ci driver door does not open...

[f-morales]

Hello all,
I have a 323ci 2dr year 2000. My problem with the car is that the driver side door is not opening. Apparently something is loose inside the handles system. Neither the exterior and interior handles open the door. The unlock system is working when from the inside you pull the handle but then, after the unlock process; the handle is not able to open the door. Any ideas how to fix that problem when there is no way to get into the door or window system. Remember that the door is locked and I can not get out the door panel.

[shogun]

There is no other way as to pull the door sealing out first and then try to pull the door panel after of course you remvoed the screws which hold the panel.
Go to my website below, there is a link to Johan & Sean, on that page it is shown how Johan did that on the rear door of an E32 with the same problem. That also shows you the innards of the door with door lock etc., so that you get an idea.
Remove the seat first to have better access and more space for working.