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Location: New South Wales
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Rear Door Lock
A few days ago I posted the following in the Technical Section. No responses. Has anyone had a similar problem with the locks??
Three days ago when I was out bush I found that I cannot open my passenger side rear door. All other doors are OK. Have tried everything that I know. The outside hande operates like it is in the locked position.
Any ideas???Retired Bob
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31st Oct 2009 9:36 pm
SJR
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you have checked that the child locks are not on i assume I believe that every human has a finite number of heart-beats. I don't intend to waste any of mine running around doing exercises.
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31st Oct 2009 9:41 pm
catweasel
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SJR wrote:
checked the child locks... not on
RetiredBob wrote:
The outside handle operates
the door would still open if they were on so think they are off
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Thanks SJR and Catweasel.
SJR. - Child locks have never been on and a bit hard to check if unable to open door. If the child lock was on it still should open from the outside.
Catweasel - The door does sound as it is unlocking but have not looked to see if there is a flicker on the inside lock lever . Will check out your suggestions.
Many thanksRetired Bob
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1st Nov 2009 3:35 am
razzle
Member Since: 18 Jul 2006
Location: Tas
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I had the rear tail gate cable fail about 6 months ago, pretty painful thing to fix, basically a dealer fix,
I could hear the electric opener working, but the door would not open. I know it is your passenger door that is your problem, but i wonder if it is the same cause, broken cable?
Sounds like a dealer fix to meTrust me, what could go wrong?
The latch mechanism can fail - I just had to change the one in my drivers door. It seems the motor that drives the locking mechanism gets too weak to drive the mech fully, so it either stays locked or unlocked. If you can't open the door I'm not sure how the latch can be checked / changed though . Try pressing unlock on the key fob a load of times, whilst operating the inner and outer handles - it may release eventually. You've probably tried that though!
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On a similar topic, all the doors on my D3 unlock with the remote & dash button, and all door except the driver's door lock with the remote & dash button. The dealer indicated the problem wasn't with the latch mechanism but with the computer sending the instructions to the latch.
The price for fixing the problem was $800 for a new computer plus labour. I cheaped out and now use the key to manually lock the door.
Does this set of facts make sense or is the issue simply the latch itself?
1st Nov 2009 2:49 pm
SJR
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Location: East Manchester
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RetiredBob wrote:
SJR. - Child locks have never been on and a bit hard to check if unable to open door. If the child lock was on it still should open from the outside.
I would agree with that 100% ............but !
I had a similar problem a couple of years ago, and the dealer, when fixing it under warranty told me that a linkage connected to the child lock mechanism had come loose and was causing both inside and outside handle to appear as locked. They replaced all the mechanism in the door and i have had no more problems since (i don't know how they got the door open in the first place!).....of course they could have been spinning me a load of but i only asked the question based on what i was told I believe that every human has a finite number of heart-beats. I don't intend to waste any of mine running around doing exercises.
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1st Nov 2009 2:55 pm
RetiredBob
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Thanks Catweasal and all who responded. Tried Catweasals recommendations and it would not open when using the outside latch. Climbed inside and did the same with the inside lock and handle and eureka the door opened. Have tried closing and opening again and all now appears OK
Many thanks Retired Bob
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1st Nov 2009 9:16 pm
RetiredBob
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An update.
The problem is occuring again but I am still able to open it with the recommendations from previous posts.
Will have to look at the problem deeper and try to fully resolve it.
Thanks allRetired Bob
2005 Disco 3 HSE TDV6 (Dual Battery, Snorkel, Nudge Bar, Kaymar Spare Wheel Carriers, Long Ranger Aux Tank. LED Shunt, Centre Console Cooler, New Tail Shaft, New Gear Box, Rigged for towing) Towing Trakmaster Van as often as possible
On a similar topic, all the doors on my D3 unlock with the remote & dash button, and all door except the driver's door lock with the remote & dash button. The dealer indicated the problem wasn't with the latch mechanism but with the computer sending the instructions to the latch.
The price for fixing the problem was $800 for a new computer plus labour. I cheaped out and now use the key to manually lock the door.
Does this set of facts make sense or is the issue simply the latch itself?
Is the internal lock lever moving at all when you use the key fob or dash button? On mine, it was moiving a little, but not enough to unlock the door. A new latch (for £34) fixed itPreviously:
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. Try pressing unlock on the key fob a load of times, whilst operating the inner and outer handles - it may release eventually. You've probably tried that though!
but i only asked the question based on what i was told 
