Rear right door won't open – child lock issue (Ibiza 2012 Mk5)

Jun 12, 2025
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Hi everyone,


I’m dealing with a frustrating issue with my 2012 Seat Ibiza (Mk5). The rear right door is completely stuck — it won’t open from the inside or the outside.


I suspect the child safety lock is engaged, and now neither the inside nor the outside handles work. Central locking has no effect on that door either, and I can’t hear any movement from the lock actuator.


The problem is:


  • I can’t open the door to remove the interior trim and access the mechanism.
  • I tried pulling the handle while unlocking with the remote — no change.
  • The lock might be dead, or the linkage disconnected.

Has anyone faced this before? Is there a trick to release the lock when the door is shut and child lock is on?


Any help or advice would be really appreciated!


Thanks 🙏
 
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