Large outside compartment on Destiny won't open

[NevadaNook]

Hi everyone,
I am the new owner of a 2001 Destiny, and I can no longer get the large compartment on the driver's side to open. Is there a way to release the latches and get it to open? Any advice is helpful. Thanks!

[chin_k]

Is it the type with a metal latch on the inside that you turn and the door usually come out? If that happens, try to turn *almost* all the way, but with the key still in the cylinder, then use the key as a handle, and pull the door out.... be careful that you don't twist or break the key!

If that does not work, you may need to pry it open carefully with a screwdriver or other object.

[Kirah]

Do the latches use keys? Is the problem that the latches won't turn, or that the door sticks even when the latches seem to be turned to the 'open' position?

If the latches won't turn, I'm not sure what the fix is other than double-checking that the key is inserted all the way (mine are old and sometimes require a bit of jiggling to get the key all the way in)

The long compartment on my Premier sticks terribly. After unlocking it one time, I had to pry it open (had a thin little pry bar on hand). Now I never close it without the 'handle' I made (piece of rope with a thick knot in each end; close it into the door with the knots inside and the loop outside). There are doubtless more elegant solutions

[caconcourse]

Hi everyone,
I am the new owner of a 2001 Destiny, and I can no longer get the large compartment on the driver's side to open. Is there a way to release the latches and get it to open? Any advice is helpful. Thanks!

Sometimes it helps to push in on the door when turning the key, as the latch can be pressed against the rail.

[NevadaNook]

I managed to get it open, and thanks for the suggestions. With the latch unlocked, I was able to use a long screwdriver to trigger the mechanism. After getting it open and removing the aluminum trim piece, I could see that the a few pieces of the latch were bent. I bent them back, lubed everything, and now it works perfectly, and I have an idea for a failsafe using a metal cord to always be able to pull down on the internals of the latch. I'll post pictures as I do the mod.

[M_MINCEY]

I had the same issue but mind broke do you know of any replacement handle latch mechanism? I’m researching tailgate handle latch mechanism but not really sure any help would be greatly appreciated. Thx!

[M_MINCEY]

I may have found it, just sent images and measurements to Trimark:

https://www.trimarkcorp.com/en/zCategor ... tegoryid=3

Handles | TriMark Corporation
Paddle. Tri Mark 's proven paddle handles are industry leaders in safety, security and functionality. The comprehensive line of paddle handles range from basic designs to integrated latches/linkages including power locking for both FMVSS 206 and non-206 applications.
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[M_MINCEY]

To All,

This is the updated version of 030-0450 it’s now the 030-1450, It’s a little pricey at around $80.00: (see link below)

Two-Point Paddle Handle

This flush mounted paddle is a redesign of our 030-0450 paddle handle for compartment doors and entrance doors on recreational and specialty vehicles.

https://www.trimarkcorp.com/en/zPlatfor ... formid=146