98 Maxima GLE - Front Passenger door will not open.

[MAXIMUS Nismo]

Hi all, I haven't posted in a while but I need your help with this issue.
About 2 months ago, the front passenger door refused to open. When I open the auto locks using the driver door switch, the locks open then close immediately. This happens about 3 times and on the 4th try, the front passenger door makes a ticking noise and then the locks will remain open, except for the frnt pass door. The Video below will show what I mean.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqhsCIF3aqM[/youtube]

Things I've done. - Research pointed me to possible corrosion/ faulty solders on the circuit board of the Body Control Module (BCM). I found it behind the radio and removed it but the circuit board looked fine.



I'm currently at a loss as to what the issue is and I'm thinking of getting a sawsall and hacking the door interior apart to see what I can see.
Help Please.

[tigersharkdude]

Try unlocking it from the outside using the key.

On that door...first use key to lock doors. Once locked use the key to unlock all doors....This worked for me

[MAXIMUS Nismo]

The key doesn't unlock the door, I've tried. But I haven't tried locking it with the key then unlocking it ad u suggest. Will try that next.

[loystock]

Problem may be with pax control unit or mechanical linkage. Better remove the door panel and inspect.

[Fezzik]

Loystock is right on. I suspect linkage issue. I had this problem on my 2000 which was an easy fix.