I have a 2000 Dodge Durango. The right rear door started to buzz when the doors automatically locked so I took the latch off, cleaned things up and greased everything good. When I put the latch back together I must have not engaged the lock mechanism correctly and when I closed the door it thinks it is locked and so I cannot open the door. I have the inside panel off and cannot see any kind of emergency release. Is there a way to get the door open without physically prying the door open?

 

You would want to post this in the first generation Durango section not the second generation Durango section,
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dnorman,

Simply try to open the latch with the exterior handle and then again with the interior handle. I assume you did reconnect the handle and just forgot to reconnect the locking bar. Also, it could simply be the child locks are engaged now.

The buzz you hear is a failing lock mechanism. It will need replaced. Replacement time is under an hour if you follow my entire how-to DIY instructions here:
http://www.durangoclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=102512

My was a 2000 rear door as well so it should be 100% identical. My replacement time was 15 minutes.

Good luck!

IndyDurango