Hi

owner of a 2003 octavia

anyone any ideas how to get inner door panel off so as to try to unlock a deadlocked driver's door.

Local dealer wants 90 euro to diagnose problem,never mind fix it.

Any hints would be much appreciated.

Thanks,conor

It can be done by pulling away the door aperture seal and using a torx bit with a small spanner or long nosed pliers to remove the peripheral fixings.

Alternatively you may get lucky by simultaneously firmly thumping the outside of the door in the area of the lock and pulling the door handle.

It can be done by pulling away the door aperture seal and using a torx bit with a small spanner or long nosed pliers to remove the peripheral fixings.

Alternatively you may get lucky by simultaneously firmly thumping the outside of the door in the area of the lock and pulling the door handle.

many thanks,will give it a go.