91 Honda Accord SE Door Broke HELP!

[BJbaseball]

My driver side door will not open (inside or out). It has power locks and
windows. Honda wants $500 to fix. That seems high to me. Any suggestions?
HELP!

[RM]

see www.tech2tech.net about some tips to get into accord

look at library >accord >service tips body

from that site:

The fix is to replace the defective door latch with a new one. The
problem is getting the defective one off the car. Honda never issued a
TSB on this problem, but many techs in the field perfected a way to
drill into the latch and release it, allowing the door to open. Follow
this procedure.

Remove the inner door panel. This can be tough since the door is
stuck closed. It is usually easier if you unbolt the drivers seat and
slide it to the rear or totally remove it (if you can).
Measure from the center of the "pivot rivet" drop down 1 1/16" and
center punch a hole. The hole should be horizontally about 1/8" from
the embossed stiffening ridge (to the door skin side). See figure 1
for reference.
Drill this hole with a 1/8" drill bit. Stop when the bit goes through
the first layer of metal. Re-drill the hole using a 1/4" drill bit.
After drilling through the first layer, let the drill bit go further
and hit the internal parts of the latch.
Normally the drill bit will hit the right latch part and the latch
will release. If it does not, use a screwdriver through the 1/4" hole
to release the latch. Simply turning and moving a flat screwdriver tip
inside the 1/4" hole will usually release the latch. If all else
fails, drill this hole larger and try again to hit the release.

[BJbaseball]

Thank you! You were right on target. It took about six hours to do but I
replaced the entire latch assm for $79 instead of $500. Thaanks again..You
were most helpful.

[RM]

the tech2tech site is very good; glad to help. Just send me the
difference in small, unmarked bills....... ;}