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Door stuck closed !!

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Location
Cornwall
Vehicle
T5 SE 180
Evening all,
My 2014 California sliding door won’t open, I’ve tried pushing and pulling on various parts. It’s currently failed closed and registers as closed according to the van but really annoying. There is absolutely nothing happening when pull on handles no noises from the latching motor. Been reading around and could remove door card however after having a look I don’t see how to remove it with the door shut as can’t get around to pull on it. Does anyone know if there is a way to manual open the door (should be for safety really) or a way to remove door card enough to get to mechanism whilst door is closed?
Thanks in advance
 
Good evening,
This happens to my 2013 from time to time, in my case I have found it is intermittent and if left alone it does resolve itself but is a cause for concern., Be great if someone has a DIY fix as currently on my list for the specialist visit.
 
If it is unchanged since my 2008se I don't think you can remove the card without the door open , as there are 4 or 5 screws under the lower panel that you can only get to with the door open.

You may be able to pry open from the middle working upwards but the risk of damage is probably fairly high
 
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