Chevrolet: 1997 Chevy Cavalier Door Lock (Passenger 2 door), 1997 chevy cavalier, chevy cavalier

Question
The door locking mechanism was damaged (couldn't close the door) and tried to replace it ourselves, however, after installing the lock and closing the door, we can't get the door to open.  The inside panel is off so we can access the lock, but are unable to get the lock to disengage.  How can we get the door to open to take the lock off and start over?

Answer
HI;
   When you put the lock on did you adj. the striker plate
as it sounds as it might be stuck . If you have the panel off you should be able to get to the linkage that works the lock= so just try to look at the handel and you should see the cabel or metal that is running in back of it try to pull it or grab it with vicegrips if poss. and work the lock this should do it. do not use a lot of force - you could break something.good luck
roger