It is a Lever handle (long instead of a knob) that has not a lock.
Often the latch has been closed and the door won't catch until the latch is popped back. Use a screwdriver or other tool, make sure the door is unlocked then operate the inside door handle and open the latch lever with the screwdriver.
Inner Handle Rod Inner Handle Rod
pull the door handle on the outside and open the latch by hand both at the same time
lift door handle, using screwdriver, move latch forward....will open
Open the door and look where the latch is there should be a black lever push it down and it should unlock the door.
I just tried it, and it does not work. The spacing on the Kiwkset latch was not the sames as the Schlage. I am buying a Schlage latch set now.
remove enter door panel. check the latch rod from handle to keeper spring latch (lock). either bent or detached. end.
I have dealt with this problem before at our bodyshop. Basically, a spring inside the latch has broke, and now there is no way to release the latch, even by manually pulling on the release lever at the latch. Prepare to replace the latch, as it is not repairable. Be prepared to be working inside the car. To make it easier to work, unbolt the seat, and remove from the car. Remove the door panel, and also the door handle. You will have to chisel at the plastic part of the latch, and break it off bit by bit. Eventually you will be able to release the latch. good luck
theres a bar that connects the back of the door handle to the latch that breaks loose from the handle from time to time. you would to to remove your door panel to see if that bar is still running from the outside handle straight down to the latch
Pull the INSIDE handle as if you were going to open the door and then use a flat blade screwdriver ( or any screwdriver ) to move the latch sections apart
Roll down the window, reach outside, and lift the door latch or lever.
Just going by the question...I would say that the latch has gotten in "the closed door position". Be sure that the door is unlocked. With your finger lift out on the latch on the end of the door and use the door handle to "open" the door latch.