Rear Door Won't Open - Page 2

JP53 · 14th December 2007, 14:58

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Originally Posted by rapid6

Hi Les,
my mk1 done this a few times, and my way round it was

wait for it....

I pulled the handle 3/4 out and then quickly the last 1/4 with a sharp jab, when it opened i sprayed lots of lube round the child lock mechanism and locked and unlocked it a dozen times or so to get it moving and then left child locks OFF.

I know it sounds bizarre, but it worked for mine, so give it a try anyway mate, if not ive got a 12lb sledge hammer you can borrow!

This worked on a 75 I owned too. (I wish I could type quicker!!!!!) I was at the stage of telling people that the car was a stand in for The Dukes Of Hazards motor and they would just have to climb in through the window.

SMC Trading · 14th December 2007, 15:14

It's all done now, large hammer and a new lock

JohnDotCom · 14th December 2007, 18:05

Must be wonderful to have someone you know with a cheap source of replacement Parts.

Greeners · 14th December 2007, 18:20

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Originally Posted by JohnDotCom

Must be wonderful to have someone you know with a cheap source of replacement Parts.

You're making the assumption he had one in stock and didn't have to buy one.......

SMC Trading · 14th December 2007, 18:27

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Originally Posted by Greeners

You're making the assumption he had one in stock and didn't have to buy one.......

We had at least 7 in stock so I was more than happy to smash the hell out of the old one, thats nothing - we have a chainsaw here and doors in stock too so might have taken that route!

NS215 · 15th December 2007, 19:08

how much are they as mine is having the same problem but bought from a dealer so going back there first

SMC Trading · 15th December 2007, 19:10

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Originally Posted by NS215

how much are they as mine is having the same problem but bought from a dealer so going back there first

If you get no joy at the dealers we could possible muster one up for about £20.00 (recycled)

NS215 · 15th December 2007, 20:05

thanks for the reply i'll let you know

rockinpaul25 · 15th December 2007, 21:26

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Originally Posted by SMC Trading

My passengers door has decided it likes being closed today for some reason, it won't open from inside our outside, handles feel OK and the button goes up and down with the CDL but won't open, I have pulled the door card back but can't see anything to release it, any ideas anybody?

umm Strange My rear door on these freezing mornings will not close once opened i have to leen on the door & put the catch down so i can drive to work without the door flapping & the warning light for door open remains on

14th December 2007, 15:14	#12
SMC Trading I really should get out more....... Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nr Harlow Posts: 2,872 Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	It's all done now, large hammer and a new lock

14th December 2007, 18:05	#13
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Must be wonderful to have someone you know with a cheap source of replacement Parts.

15th December 2007, 19:08	#16
NS215 Regular poster rover 75 1.8 classic auto Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: warrington cheshire Posts: 41 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	how much are they as mine is having the same problem but bought from a dealer so going back there first

15th December 2007, 20:05	#18
NS215 Regular poster rover 75 1.8 classic auto Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: warrington cheshire Posts: 41 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	thanks for the reply i'll let you know