Front Ns door will unlock but not open

Rogue · 21st December 2017, 13:02

As titled the Ns front door has suddenly decided not to open. The door locks and unlocks, well at least the knob goes up and down

but will not open by either the internal or external handles.
I am assuming this will require removing the door card with the door closed to access the mechanism and linkages.
Any hints or tips on how to do so will be gratefully received and i should also mention that i have a good spare door card that could be fitted if the old is damaged in the process and as it's in better condition i'll probably do this anyway once i get the door open again.

Heddy · 21st December 2017, 17:47

I've had to do this job in the past. I used a large flat blade screwdriver to prise the door card from the top (carefully) I then reached in and pulled/pushed the threaded bar on the lock to open the door. My fault was the very common 'white clip' had slipped. HTH

Joda64 · 3rd February 2018, 17:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heddy

I've had to do this job in the past. I used a large flat blade screwdriver to prise the door card from the top (carefully) I then reached in and pulled/pushed the threaded bar on the lock to open the door. My fault was the very common 'white clip' had slipped. HTH

Hi Heddy,

I have the same exactly the same problem as Rogue. Hopefully the remedy is the same as yours. Can you tell me the part no of the 'white clip' on the door lock parts diagram?

Cheers,
Joda64

kbonney88 · 3rd February 2018, 17:51

This is the clip you are talking about? this is it on my rear drivers door when the same happened to it over christmas.. the threaded part popped down abit.

The white clip unclips (unfolds) from the inner side. you can then re-position the threaded part so theres less thread showing and clip it back together.. its a bit fiddly but it works..

and the door opens again. Mine hasnt failed again yet.

Rogue · 3rd February 2018, 18:49

It ended up being the actuator that had gone on mine but the method for removing the card worked.... Eventually

21st December 2017, 13:02	#1
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3rd February 2018, 17:51	#4
kbonney88 I really should get out more....... Rover 75 Tourer & 75 Saloons Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Perth/Glasgow Scotland Posts: 2,313 Thanks: 804 Thanked 656 Times in 512 Posts	clips This is the clip you are talking about? this is it on my rear drivers door when the same happened to it over christmas.. the threaded part popped down abit. The white clip unclips (unfolds) from the inner side. you can then re-position the threaded part so theres less thread showing and clip it back together.. its a bit fiddly but it works.. and the door opens again. Mine hasnt failed again yet.

3rd February 2018, 18:49	#5
Rogue I really should get out more....... 75 CDT SE 160 Saloon Join Date: May 2017 Location: Thorpe St Andrew, Norwich Posts: 2,645 Thanks: 1,386 Thanked 1,096 Times in 774 Posts	It ended up being the actuator that had gone on mine but the method for removing the card worked.... Eventually __________________ Glutton for punishment --- Previously ... 2.6 SD1 x 2, 3.5 SD1, 820S, 820Si x2, 216 Gsi, 220T saloon, 414, 45 1.4 x2 and now a Cowley 75 CDT

21st December 2017, 17:47	#2
Heddy This is my second home None Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: None Posts: 5,556 Thanks: 465 Thanked 1,161 Times in 924 Posts	I've had to do this job in the past. I used a large flat blade screwdriver to prise the door card from the top (carefully) I then reached in and pulled/pushed the threaded bar on the lock to open the door. My fault was the very common 'white clip' had slipped. HTH