Rear door opens from outside not from inside

Jordan Apex · 10th June 2014, 21:44

Had this problem for a few weeks, but I rarely have more than one passenger, still needs to be sorted! What would be the cause of this? I have seen a few threads about the door opening from inside and not outside but not the way round my problem is?

berkshirelad · 10th June 2014, 21:47

Usually, the cable has come away from the interior door handle.

It is easy to check, just remove the handle trim and see. If it has come away, you can usually just hook it back on.

If the cable is firmly attached, then it is a door card off job to see what is no longer connected properly.

Jordan Apex · 10th June 2014, 21:47

Thank you

hopefully the nice weather continues into tomorrow after work

seancar · 10th June 2014, 21:49

Check the child lock has not been knocked on.

Jordan Apex · 10th June 2014, 21:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by seancar

Check the child lock has not been knocked on.

Is that in the owners book? I have one, but if it isn't how do I check? Embarrassing

Oh and can it be done to just the one door?

Avulon · 10th June 2014, 21:52

A couple of possibilites.

1) the child lock is on. With the door open just beneath or alonside the latch is a small protruding tab that can be moved to one of two positions in one positions it activates the child lock which disables the interior door release handle.

2). And this does happen now and again... the eye on the back of the handle to which the release cable attaches has broken.

3). which leads me to broken release cable (usually one end or the other has come adrift)

4). and finally maybethe cable has become disconnected from one end or the other.

If it's not the child lock then you'll have to remove the interior handle to check the cable out. To do this there's a small cap over a screw in the centre of the handle, prise that off carefully (so as not to damage anythin) and then remove the screw. The handle should come away with the chrome surround (don't attempt to remove the surroung first - you don't have to and will only break the attachment lugs). The release cable should be hooked to an eye on the back of the handle: the other end attaches to the lock mechanism inside the door.

Jordan Apex · 10th June 2014, 21:55

Thank you for the list and tips, I have had all of the door cards off before so I know the hook and loop you refer to

if anyone has a picture of the child lock tab deactivated position it would be greatly appreciated

kmtranter · 11th June 2014, 06:55

I had the same problem and needed to replace the locking mechanism

Jordan Apex · 11th June 2014, 07:09

It was the child lock, don't know how that happened! Cheers guys, often the simple things

10th June 2014, 21:44	#1
Jordan Apex This is my second home Jaguar XFR 2011MY Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Harlow Posts: 6,363 Thanks: 19 Thanked 816 Times in 759 Posts	Rear door opens from outside not from inside Had this problem for a few weeks, but I rarely have more than one passenger, still needs to be sorted! What would be the cause of this? I have seen a few threads about the door opening from inside and not outside but not the way round my problem is? __________________ Now sold! http://i750.photobucket.com/albums/x...psd81417f5.jpg

10th June 2014, 21:47	#3
Jordan Apex This is my second home Jaguar XFR 2011MY Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Harlow Posts: 6,363 Thanks: 19 Thanked 816 Times in 759 Posts	Thank you hopefully the nice weather continues into tomorrow after work __________________ Now sold! http://i750.photobucket.com/albums/x...psd81417f5.jpg

10th June 2014, 21:52	#6
Avulon This is my second home 1.8t Tourer Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tanelorn Posts: 4,830 Thanks: 956 Thanked 1,148 Times in 916 Posts	A couple of possibilites. 1) the child lock is on. With the door open just beneath or alonside the latch is a small protruding tab that can be moved to one of two positions in one positions it activates the child lock which disables the interior door release handle. 2). And this does happen now and again... the eye on the back of the handle to which the release cable attaches has broken. 3). which leads me to broken release cable (usually one end or the other has come adrift) 4). and finally maybethe cable has become disconnected from one end or the other. If it's not the child lock then you'll have to remove the interior handle to check the cable out. To do this there's a small cap over a screw in the centre of the handle, prise that off carefully (so as not to damage anythin) and then remove the screw. The handle should come away with the chrome surround (don't attempt to remove the surroung first - you don't have to and will only break the attachment lugs). The release cable should be hooked to an eye on the back of the handle: the other end attaches to the lock mechanism inside the door. __________________ Need a T4 ?: T4 Owners Map thanks to Stevestrat ( use at your own risk) Where?: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanelorn Mods/Retrofits: PCV vortex 'filter'; bluetooth; inline thermostat; reversing sensors; plenum spyhole ; headlamp washers ; Diy mp3 player replacing CD multichanger; FBH with remote; Headlamp washers; black/chrome front grille, rear blind; Xenon projectors To do: puddle lights; 2 Din cd/nav to fit; boot release button

10th June 2014, 21:55	#7
Jordan Apex This is my second home Jaguar XFR 2011MY Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Harlow Posts: 6,363 Thanks: 19 Thanked 816 Times in 759 Posts	Thank you for the list and tips, I have had all of the door cards off before so I know the hook and loop you refer to if anyone has a picture of the child lock tab deactivated position it would be greatly appreciated __________________ Now sold! http://i750.photobucket.com/albums/x...psd81417f5.jpg

11th June 2014, 07:09	#9
Jordan Apex This is my second home Jaguar XFR 2011MY Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Harlow Posts: 6,363 Thanks: 19 Thanked 816 Times in 759 Posts	It was the child lock, don't know how that happened! Cheers guys, often the simple things __________________ Now sold! http://i750.photobucket.com/albums/x...psd81417f5.jpg

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berkshirelad Gets stuck in Rover 75 Tourer Connoisseur SE Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Newbury Posts: 836 Thanks: 9 Thanked 101 Times in 91 Posts	Usually, the cable has come away from the interior door handle. It is easy to check, just remove the handle trim and see. If it has come away, you can usually just hook it back on. If the cable is firmly attached, then it is a door card off job to see what is no longer connected properly.

10th June 2014, 21:49	#4
seancar Banned 75 tourer and t4 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: bexhill on sea Posts: 4,428 Thanks: 278 Thanked 731 Times in 350 Posts	Check the child lock has not been knocked on.

11th June 2014, 06:55	#8
kmtranter Avid contributor MG ZT-T Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: earl shilton Posts: 230 Thanks: 4 Thanked 12 Times in 11 Posts	I had the same problem and needed to replace the locking mechanism