Temperamental driver door lock

customknight · 8th December 2013, 11:25

Hey folks, hope this message finds you all well and ready for xmas

Having just purchased a 75 from a forum member and close friend of mine I'm having a few teething issues. The driver door lock has a mind of its own and seems to be getting worse. Sometimes it won't unlock with the central locking, other times it will. No apparent pattern, but always unlocks with the key.

Any ideas?

Thanks in advance, Rich

capese21 · 8th December 2013, 13:11

Sounds like the lock motors are on the way out. Fit a new one assembly.

ed

stocktake · 8th December 2013, 13:19

100% agree

customknight · 8th December 2013, 15:36

Thanks guys. So where is the best place to get an assembly and what actually requires replacing?

Many thanks

capese21 · 8th December 2013, 17:24

Door panal off and have a spare fir tree clip, unbolt lock mechanism and remove a couple of rods.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rover-75-M...item51aae4bd2c

8th December 2013, 11:25	#1
customknight Regular poster Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Frodsham Posts: 31 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Temperamental driver door lock Hey folks, hope this message finds you all well and ready for xmas Having just purchased a 75 from a forum member and close friend of mine I'm having a few teething issues. The driver door lock has a mind of its own and seems to be getting worse. Sometimes it won't unlock with the central locking, other times it will. No apparent pattern, but always unlocks with the key. Any ideas? Thanks in advance, Rich

8th December 2013, 13:19	#3
stocktake Vis Whiz Rover 75 2.5 auto Saloon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: LEEDS Posts: 20,591 Thanks: 2,057 Thanked 3,056 Times in 1,621 Posts	100% agree __________________ Dave... Lost a few stones and a Gall Bladder and part of a bile duct and all of my dignity in the suppository incident

8th December 2013, 17:24	#5
capese21 This is my second home MG ZTT 180 Sports Auto. Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: London Posts: 3,930 Thanks: 18 Thanked 180 Times in 143 Posts	Door panal off and have a spare fir tree clip, unbolt lock mechanism and remove a couple of rods. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rover-75-M...item51aae4bd2c Last edited by capese21; 8th December 2013 at 21:58..

8th December 2013, 13:11	#2
capese21 This is my second home MG ZTT 180 Sports Auto. Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: London Posts: 3,930 Thanks: 18 Thanked 180 Times in 143 Posts	Sounds like the lock motors are on the way out. Fit a new one assembly. ed

8th December 2013, 15:36	#4
customknight Regular poster Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Frodsham Posts: 31 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Thanks guys. So where is the best place to get an assembly and what actually requires replacing? Many thanks