i have a renault clio 53 plate and the rear door has decided not to open - the central locking has no effect , I have removed the door panel and fiddled with as much as i can see but i cannot get the door to open at all. The handles have no resistance to them as if the locking was still on but i can see the locking working inside the door --- Any ideas please?

colin, June 2008

just spent 2 hours poking and proding at lock from inside door panel before it finaly opened. Release mechanism is behind part that moves when you pull the door handle rod, top left corner of solanoide carrier, just stick a screw driver in and wiggle it about. good luck

alan L, June 2011

had the same problem try get someone to operate the key fob locking & unlocking the car while you bang gently around the outside handle top,bottom,side and near the latch this can shock the solernoid open done this several times on different clio/megan works everytime dont now how long it will last before it sticks again but hey no cost solution good luck



I have just tried this and it works thanks so much

elvis, April 2010

had the same problem try get someone to operate the key fob locking & unlocking the car while you bang gently around the outside handle top,bottom,side and near the latch this can shock the solernoid open done this several times on different clio/megan works everytime dont now how long it will last before it sticks again but hey no cost solution good luck

clio mad, November 2009

no luck guys i done one at the weekend, afraid once you get the door panel off, take the plastic covers off, lock actuator and you have to brake open the lock to realease it, replace the lock, it is the same lock renault use in a lot of there makes so you can get one easly.

Geox, May 2009

i have the same with the wifes v plate.the lock is broken you need a new one or used it will b cheeper.u need to dig & prod the lock from inside using a torch & long screwdriver,i poked & proded for ages then it poped open,dont do it till u have another lock,once its open its easey to change u need a star drive socket to,& the new clios crap.hope that helps.paul

paul copeman, August 2008

Hi,I cant explain all the details for you,but I know a man that can,visit renaultforums.co.uk and search,clio door lock,theres one post that has pictures showing how to pick lock from inside.hope this helps,Alan

alexsdad, July 2008

I have exactly the same problem (I know, no help here, sorry) Both doors have locked shut at the back and its an MOT failure. If one door remains locked its not (contact Department for Transport).

I have no idea how to open them other than cutting into the door skin...

Will, July 2008

If the inside manual operating lever feels no pressure the release rod may have come adrift or needs adjusting. I had same prob on a Vauxhall. If you haven't a manual then check with the local library they MAY still lend out some workshop manuals ours in London did, but of course they don't cover all vehicles you may be lucky and they've got one for your car.

Rob, June 2008