I have a 2010 Ram 1500 and the passenger door will not open at all from either handle, i have tried everything i can think of, any suggestions?

 

Is it cold where you live? I've had my doors freeze shut a couple times when it melted and then refroze.

 

yes it is cold, but i have the truck in a heated garage and has been inside all night and day, the inside handle feels very loose so i am assuming the rod has either broken or come off, but i can't get the panel off enough to see it with the door closed.

 

I have an 09 and my rear passenger door wont open either, from inside or outside. Let me know what you find out.

 

I am sorry you are experiencing an issue with your passenger door. This is information from the Service Manual that may provide some assistance.

Handle, Interior Removal (Front Door)



1.Remove the door trim panel. 2.Remove the handle mounting screw (1). 3.Disconnect the control rod (3) from the handle (2). 4.Remove the handle from the door.


Removal, Door Trim Panel


Special Tools: Click to display a list of tools used in this procedure



NOTE:Rear door switch shown, front doors are similar. 1.Using trim stick C-4755 or equivalent, release the door switch/bezel (1) from the door trim and disconnect the electrical connectors (2), if equipped.


2.If equipped, remove the manual window crank (1) using a window crank removal tool (2).



3.Using trim stick C-4755 or equivalent, remove the mirror flag (4). 4.Remove the screw (2) and remove the interior handle bezel (3). 5.Release the plastic push pins (1). 6.Raise the trim panel (6) upward far enough to disengage the hooks on the back of the panel from the inner door and the door lock **** from the top of the panel.

 

Is it even possible to remove the door panel with the door shut?

 

I do not think it is possible to remove the door panel with the door closed, I had talked to a "Service expert" from Dodge and they said I would probably have to break the interior door panel to get it open, then of course buy a new panel...this will be my very last resort of course

 

Get someone with a slim Jim to jimmy the door open?

This would be an LEO, wrecker operator or maybe locksmith person.

Not saying I know this would work. Just throwing out a thought.

 

I would try to remove everything holding the panel and to see if it could be popped loose at the top, you might be able to see that rod from the top and then find some method to grab it and open the door. If you can't do that, maybe a piece of the plastic near the center can be removed for a bit of access, but if you end up needing to break the panel, find a local auto salvage yard that has some - they'll be a lot cheaper there.

 

Problem is that everything that holds the panel is around the perimeter of the door and you have to be able to lift the panel up to release the top of it.