2008 Kia Sportage - Can't open the door or window - Where do I start?

Maintenance/Repairs
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cant open rear door or window

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OK , so do you want help and this thing is 12 years old and things break.

3

Carry a spring loaded center punch if the other windows fail and you need emergency egress.

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Does the door unlock and open manually? If it does but it’s not responding to the switch or the remote you probably have a broken wire running from the frame to the door.

5

I have the spring loaded punch with a seat belt cutter readily available.

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Are the child protection locks that prevent the rear doors and windows from opening engaged?

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You can remove one of the headrest and use the two poles to break the windows in a emergency.They have a pointed tip made for this purpose.

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Good thing to know.