door lock problem

malhtc42 · 25th April 2012, 11:08

I have a 03 75 club se 1.8 the passenger door won't open with either key,key fob or internal button but still locks with the fob button and opens from inside using door handle have tried to re-set by pressing fob buttons but no success before i try anything else does anyone have any solutions or ideas and how do you remove door panel to see inside?

with thanks mal

p.s. the problem started when a friends son was pulling on the door handle as i was trying to open with the fob all other doors and locks work fine.

pab · 25th April 2012, 11:18

The problem sounds like a failed door locking solenoid.The mechanism contains two motors,one for locking/unlocking,which one side of this motor could have failed,the other motor is for the dead locking facility.

Source a good second hand replacement,the unit is of the sealed type,and not recommended to be stripped down.

25th April 2012, 11:08	#1
malhtc42 Newbie rover75 saloon Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: newcastle upon tyne Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	door lock problem I have a 03 75 club se 1.8 the passenger door won't open with either key,key fob or internal button but still locks with the fob button and opens from inside using door handle have tried to re-set by pressing fob buttons but no success before i try anything else does anyone have any solutions or ideas and how do you remove door panel to see inside? with thanks mal p.s. the problem started when a friends son was pulling on the door handle as i was trying to open with the fob all other doors and locks work fine.

25th April 2012, 11:18	#2
pab Banned MG ZT V6 190+ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Leeds Posts: 33,223 Thanks: 41 Thanked 1,614 Times in 1,416 Posts	The problem sounds like a failed door locking solenoid.The mechanism contains two motors,one for locking/unlocking,which one side of this motor could have failed,the other motor is for the dead locking facility. Source a good second hand replacement,the unit is of the sealed type,and not recommended to be stripped down.