Drivers lock mg zt

gazcaz · 15th November 2014, 16:52

Hi people more help please.right my drivers door locks fine but it wont unlock i have to use key and it pops up fine ? Any suggestions please.

ducatiman · 15th November 2014, 20:32

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Originally Posted by gazcaz

Hi people more help please.right my drivers door locks fine but it wont unlock i have to use key and it pops up fine ? Any suggestions please.

Do a search, plenty of info on here. Sounds like door lock actuator gone kaput

RogerHeinz57 · 15th November 2014, 22:24

Hello, yes these can be fun to do, but worth the effort to get it sorted.
Indeed it does sound as if the mechanism has become u/s. If this is the case from my experience, its the door card off, ensure the window is all the way up ! now remove the door membrane and look for the mechanism, on the edge nearest the door skin you will see a white plastic cylindrical clamp, this needs to be gently prised open for the door handle actuator to be released, if the handle pin comes away from its handle it can be a right *** to get back into the handle so be careful! The next rod to undo is the lock pin one, which if I remember correctly just pulls away from a claw type of clip from the mechanism. When these are done, remove the 3 torx screws from the door edge outer area and the mechanism will be free to remove, the inner door handle cable can remain on or be removed but I think it is in a cramped position so can only be undone when mechanism is free. Unplug the wiring loom from the mechanism, then ready for a cuppa and a few ciggys! As the famous manuals say at the end of each task "Refitting is a simple reversal of removal process"
The first time can be a real pain to do, but take your time and it should go well for you, Good luck.

Anon3 · 16th November 2014, 13:19

Almost certainly the lock mechanism.
I'm in the same predicament, only my door won't lock via the remote.
I've not long had it fitted either, to replace a lock that wouldn't unlock.

I used a second hand one, but now believe this to be a mistake.
Hence I've ordered a new one from Rimmer Bros.
£81.53 delivered. Not cheap, but hopefully it'll sort the problem totally.

gazcaz · 5th March 2015, 15:14

Can anyone confirm that a Freelander and Discovery has the same drivers locks fitted if so there so much cheaper then an MG ZT lock ? Example here :-

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Landrover-...item3aa40e7dd1

Anon3 · 5th March 2015, 15:35

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Originally Posted by gazcaz

Can anyone confirm that a Freelander and Discovery has the same drivers locks fitted if so there so much cheaper then an MG ZT lock ? Example here :-

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Landrover-...item3aa40e7dd1

It looks very similar, but how are they cheaper?
The example you give is a used one currently at £27.

You can get them cheaper on here

Anon3 · 5th March 2015, 15:37

Example;

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ight=door+lock

Alan123 · 5th March 2015, 15:42

The ones off the bmw mini are identical and about forty quid cheaper
Or there's used on the bay £20 ish

gazcaz · 5th March 2015, 15:52

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Originally Posted by Alan123

The ones off the bmw mini are identical and about forty quid cheaper
Or there's used on the bay £20 ish

The new bmw mini Alan ? or what year ? Thanks

Andy_F95 · 10th March 2015, 11:58

I can confirm that the Landrover Freelander Lock Drivers Door Locking Mechanism is identical. I replaced mine about a month ago and got it from my nearest Landrover Dealership. Was much cheaper than rimmers and they had it in stock for same day collection. Happy Days!

15th November 2014, 16:52	#1
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RogerHeinz57 I really should get out more....... A Reasonably Priced Car Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Burton Latimer Posts: 2,530 Thanks: 408 Thanked 1,064 Times in 712 Posts	Door Lock Hello, yes these can be fun to do, but worth the effort to get it sorted. Indeed it does sound as if the mechanism has become u/s. If this is the case from my experience, its the door card off, ensure the window is all the way up ! now remove the door membrane and look for the mechanism, on the edge nearest the door skin you will see a white plastic cylindrical clamp, this needs to be gently prised open for the door handle actuator to be released, if the handle pin comes away from its handle it can be a right *** to get back into the handle so be careful! The next rod to undo is the lock pin one, which if I remember correctly just pulls away from a claw type of clip from the mechanism. When these are done, remove the 3 torx screws from the door edge outer area and the mechanism will be free to remove, the inner door handle cable can remain on or be removed but I think it is in a cramped position so can only be undone when mechanism is free. Unplug the wiring loom from the mechanism, then ready for a cuppa and a few ciggys! As the famous manuals say at the end of each task "Refitting is a simple reversal of removal process" The first time can be a real pain to do, but take your time and it should go well for you, Good luck.

16th November 2014, 13:19	#4
Anon3 Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Birmingham Posts: 1,394 Thanks: 199 Thanked 219 Times in 187 Posts	Almost certainly the lock mechanism. I'm in the same predicament, only my door won't lock via the remote. I've not long had it fitted either, to replace a lock that wouldn't unlock. I used a second hand one, but now believe this to be a mistake. Hence I've ordered a new one from Rimmer Bros. £81.53 delivered. Not cheap, but hopefully it'll sort the problem totally. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Villa, Stella, Balti. It's Brummie latin that means, er...... Vis tester available to local V6 owners Last edited by Anon3; 16th November 2014 at 13:21..

5th March 2015, 15:14	#5
gazcaz I really should get out more....... MG ZT Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Worthing Posts: 2,744 Thanks: 3,944 Thanked 576 Times in 471 Posts	Can anyone confirm that a Freelander and Discovery has the same drivers locks fitted if so there so much cheaper then an MG ZT lock ? Example here :- http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Landrover-...item3aa40e7dd1 __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] MG ZT 2.5 V6 234th of 2,834 Trophy Blue ZT 190 + Saloons Produced 14th of 27 MG ZTs Produced on 27-09-2001

5th March 2015, 15:37	#7
Anon3 Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Birmingham Posts: 1,394 Thanks: 199 Thanked 219 Times in 187 Posts	Example; http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ight=door+lock __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Villa, Stella, Balti. It's Brummie latin that means, er...... Vis tester available to local V6 owners

5th March 2015, 15:42	#8
Alan123 Posted a thing or two Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Darlaston Posts: 1,897 Thanks: 484 Thanked 325 Times in 261 Posts	The ones off the bmw mini are identical and about forty quid cheaper Or there's used on the bay £20 ish

10th March 2015, 11:58	#10
Andy_F95 Newbie MG ZT Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: St. Austell Posts: 25 Thanks: 2 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	I can confirm that the Landrover Freelander Lock Drivers Door Locking Mechanism is identical. I replaced mine about a month ago and got it from my nearest Landrover Dealership. Was much cheaper than rimmers and they had it in stock for same day collection. Happy Days!