I cannot open the door from the outside in a 96 astra?

Most likely the rod that goes to the handle has fell out
will need to pull door panel and see whats happning when the outside handle is being pulled and you`ll see what the problem is ..hopefully the rod has just come loose and you can reinstall

bg
December 2005

I had the same problem, try looking for a small black switch on the side of the door. When you do find it, try pushing up or down depending where it's already set on. The purpose is a safty hassard for children pulling the door open while the car in motion.

young jeti
January 2005