Door Lock Problem...
 

I've reviewed quite a few threads and can't find a match for the problem I'm experiencing with my door lock. I expect to have open up the door to look at it in detail, but am curious as to any suggestions/guesses on what the problem is.

A few weeks back, I went to unlock the door and there was NO resistance on the lock. The electric mechanism appeared to work just fine and both the drivers and passenger doors unlocked. I could in fact spin the lock all the way around with no 'stops'.

After ignoring the problem for a few weeks, the door will now not completely unlock. I suspect something is wrong with the mechanical portion of the locking mechanism. So... prior to pulling this apart... any guesses as to what is broken (i.e. what should I look for)? any other suggestions? I'm assuming I get to this repair by removing the door panel?

Thanks,

Bernie

you will probably have to remove the window frame for access to the lock lever if that's where the rod fell out.