With access to door lock assembly attempt to manipulate both the assembly and the interior door lock.
Open the door lock the door lock the door.
If the door panel cannot be opened enough to reach and view the door lock assembly search for possible partial disassembly.
Sitting in the car with the doors shut press on the locking switch of the affected door lock actuator.
Consumer reports says installing a smart lock with a push to open knob means you can get inside without.
For an interior door that has a small hole in the handle you can use a small screwdriver to unlock it.
The final step is by far nothing simple by any stretch.
To open a locked door without a key first see if the lock is a spring lock.
If the door lock actuator is operating correctly opening the interior door handle will override the door lock actuator.
Just insert the screwdriver into the small hole and press the button on the inside of the handle with it to unlock the door.
Search for a temporary way to open the door and move the latch.
If it is slide a credit card you don t mind damaging between the lock and the door frame.
Then operate the inside door handle and open the door.
Cut down on disinfecting by setting up your front door to auto unlock and open hands free.
A spring lock is slanted and is part of the handle.