door won't open

andy-jb · 16th March 2017, 07:58

hi-have a 2004 CDTI tourer, the front passenger door won't open at all. The button pops up when the interior handle is pulled but the door won't open either from inside or out. Any advice gratefully received, regards, Andy

kbonney88 · 16th March 2017, 08:43

Not sure if this will help - one of my doors was sticking when opening it from the outside last week.. I got it open by pushing the door in with my knee in as I pulled the handle.. might not work.. but worth a try?

Kev

super s · 16th March 2017, 08:47

you have to remove the door card to get access to a white threat that is conect to the cable that opens the door in the handle..

it probably came out of his bracket that is a small piece of plastic...

you have a how to here in the forum...

just make a small search and you will photos of it...

Dorset Bob · 16th March 2017, 09:04

This thread might help

Heddy · 16th March 2017, 18:02

I've had to do this a couple of times now, it's a nuisance when the door won't open from the inside or out. The door card must be removed to access the wrap around clip in Bob's excellent pic. I've used a large screwdriver (carefully) to prise away the door card from the top on the inside. Once you can get a hand to it you can push/pull the threaded bar and hopefully open the door. Once the door is open you can re-position the clip.

jackatesme · 16th March 2017, 18:44

I had same trouble,fortunate to have 2ft wooden ruler, put window down then prodded in area of lock a few times, as a car thief would and door opened. Maybe i was just lucky.

Kennyeth · 17th March 2017, 09:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by jackatesme

I had same trouble,fortunate to have 2ft wooden ruler, put window down then prodded in area of lock a few times, as a car thief would and door opened. Maybe i was just lucky.

All car thieves take note, Rover/MG`s are open to theft using
a wood ruler

Ken.

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andy-jb Newbie Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Ipswich Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	door won't open hi-have a 2004 CDTI tourer, the front passenger door won't open at all. The button pops up when the interior handle is pulled but the door won't open either from inside or out. Any advice gratefully received, regards, Andy

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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	Not sure if this will help - one of my doors was sticking when opening it from the outside last week.. I got it open by pushing the door in with my knee in as I pulled the handle.. might not work.. but worth a try? Kev

16th March 2017, 08:47	#3
super s Gets stuck in mg Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: porto Posts: 542 Thanks: 134 Thanked 40 Times in 37 Posts	you have to remove the door card to get access to a white threat that is conect to the cable that opens the door in the handle.. it probably came out of his bracket that is a small piece of plastic... you have a how to here in the forum... just make a small search and you will photos of it...

16th March 2017, 18:02	#5
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 a couple of times now, it's a nuisance when the door won't open from the inside or out. The door card must be removed to access the wrap around clip in Bob's excellent pic. I've used a large screwdriver (carefully) to prise away the door card from the top on the inside. Once you can get a hand to it you can push/pull the threaded bar and hopefully open the door. Once the door is open you can re-position the clip.