Central locking rear left door lock inoperative

Caskin · 24th March 2020, 14:30

On attempting to lock the car yesterday I noted that the left rear door plunger did not operate as the remainder did, leaving the rear left door unlocked.
On a retry I could hear the mechanism attempting to operate but plunger remained firmly UP!
I attempted to help it on its way ,which had the action of sending the plunger right down level with trim and all attempts of attempting to access the plunger have failed.
Is there a simple way of accessing the mechanism and if necessary replacing it?
As of today with all the restrictions I have Sorned the car(sad),so will hopefully have ample time to work on the problem.
Thanks in advance, and to all members do take care in this trying time.

Lord of Hog · 25th March 2020, 11:58

Sounds like you've got a lazy actuator, which isn't uncommon on these cars. They're cheap enough to come by second hand and reasonably easy to replace. I think there might be a "How-To" on here somewhere. The difficult bit is making sure the door card goes back on properly.

Caskin · 25th March 2020, 13:13

many thanks,as for the HOW to section,I never seem to have any luck locating the page, as it always indicates a different link??perhaps someone would be good enough to pass on correct link or if not advice for accessing the mechanism...All the best Derek

Caskin · 28th March 2020, 15:41

Bump me please

Lord of Hog · 30th March 2020, 08:02

Try this one. It's minus the photos but you sort of get the idea

https://the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/s...d.php?t=126755

Arctic · 30th March 2020, 08:56

Hi Derek.
Try this link below quite a few for door card removal

https://cse.google.com/cse?cx=013872...72.i11eGHB92c8

https://the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/s...t=91292&page=6

roverbarmy · 30th March 2020, 17:04

Buy some clips (both types) as you will need them and some elastoplast!

Sent from my SM-G903F using Tapatalk

Caskin · 31st March 2020, 10:42

Thanks for the tip regarding clips any chance of part numbers or ID?Thanks Derek

roverbarmy · 31st March 2020, 11:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Caskin

Thanks for the tip regarding clips any chance of part numbers or ID?Thanks Derek

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10x-CLIPS...MAAOSwi7ReQ8Yy

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10x-ROVER...AAAOSwsaZa3dc7

For the cheapies (worked fine for me)

Or:-
https://rimmerbros.com/Item--i-GRID001902

Items 3 and 4
The "fir tree" clips are for the top right hand on drivers side, top left on passenger side and usually break coming out but are strong enough to resist popping when the door is slammed. Easy to cut from the side with a sharp wood chisel if stubborn.

Caskin · 31st March 2020, 11:54

Thank you very much.I've said this before but its worth saying again, it never fails to amaze me how willing the forum members are in sharing both knowledge and links!!!

Take care in the next 6 months or so Regards Derek

24th March 2020, 14:30	#1
Caskin Gets stuck in Rover 75 tourer Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Plymouth Posts: 809 Thanks: 472 Thanked 116 Times in 85 Posts	Central locking rear left door lock inoperative On attempting to lock the car yesterday I noted that the left rear door plunger did not operate as the remainder did, leaving the rear left door unlocked. On a retry I could hear the mechanism attempting to operate but plunger remained firmly UP! I attempted to help it on its way ,which had the action of sending the plunger right down level with trim and all attempts of attempting to access the plunger have failed. Is there a simple way of accessing the mechanism and if necessary replacing it? As of today with all the restrictions I have Sorned the car(sad),so will hopefully have ample time to work on the problem. Thanks in advance, and to all members do take care in this trying time. __________________ Why weather the storm when you can learn to dance in the rain. Jobs done: Purchased 52 plate V6 connie Wedgewood blue,one owner,42000 on clock ,Virtually pristine.2017 service,new Goodyear tyres,Discs and pads all round,new battery,New cam and timing belts (3rd fitting in life of car),plus full normal service.exhaust 2016.First mod was to bonnet catch .Latest mod,triple heart pace maker. All brake lines changed for copper, all brake hoses changed for Pagid hoses.

25th March 2020, 11:58	#2
Lord of Hog Gets stuck in Rover 75 2.5 V6 in Wedgwood Blue Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Felbridge, East Grinstead Posts: 982 Thanks: 250 Thanked 294 Times in 206 Posts	Sounds like you've got a lazy actuator, which isn't uncommon on these cars. They're cheap enough to come by second hand and reasonably easy to replace. I think there might be a "How-To" on here somewhere. The difficult bit is making sure the door card goes back on properly. __________________ Conformity is not morality. Consensus is not truth.

25th March 2020, 13:13	#3
Caskin Gets stuck in Rover 75 tourer Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Plymouth Posts: 809 Thanks: 472 Thanked 116 Times in 85 Posts	many thanks,as for the HOW to section,I never seem to have any luck locating the page, as it always indicates a different link??perhaps someone would be good enough to pass on correct link or if not advice for accessing the mechanism...All the best Derek __________________ Why weather the storm when you can learn to dance in the rain. Jobs done: Purchased 52 plate V6 connie Wedgewood blue,one owner,42000 on clock ,Virtually pristine.2017 service,new Goodyear tyres,Discs and pads all round,new battery,New cam and timing belts (3rd fitting in life of car),plus full normal service.exhaust 2016.First mod was to bonnet catch .Latest mod,triple heart pace maker. All brake lines changed for copper, all brake hoses changed for Pagid hoses.

28th March 2020, 15:41	#4
Caskin Gets stuck in Rover 75 tourer Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Plymouth Posts: 809 Thanks: 472 Thanked 116 Times in 85 Posts	Bump me please __________________ Why weather the storm when you can learn to dance in the rain. Jobs done: Purchased 52 plate V6 connie Wedgewood blue,one owner,42000 on clock ,Virtually pristine.2017 service,new Goodyear tyres,Discs and pads all round,new battery,New cam and timing belts (3rd fitting in life of car),plus full normal service.exhaust 2016.First mod was to bonnet catch .Latest mod,triple heart pace maker. All brake lines changed for copper, all brake hoses changed for Pagid hoses.

30th March 2020, 08:02	#5
Lord of Hog Gets stuck in Rover 75 2.5 V6 in Wedgwood Blue Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Felbridge, East Grinstead Posts: 982 Thanks: 250 Thanked 294 Times in 206 Posts	Try this one. It's minus the photos but you sort of get the idea https://the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/s...d.php?t=126755 __________________ Conformity is not morality. Consensus is not truth.

30th March 2020, 08:56	#6
Arctic Give to Learn Freelander 2 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: West Midlands Posts: 18,717 Thanks: 1,155 Thanked 6,407 Times in 3,874 Posts	Hi Derek. Try this link below quite a few for door card removal https://cse.google.com/cse?cx=013872...72.i11eGHB92c8 https://the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/s...t=91292&page=6 __________________ Arctic Givology Learn to Give Everything is Achievable ad altiora tendo. Check out our Nano meet dates http://www.midlandsnanomeets.co.uk/ http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/index.php?thepage=howto " You do the work , we supply the expertise " Last edited by Arctic; 30th March 2020 at 09:07..

30th March 2020, 17:04	#7
roverbarmy This is my second home Roverless + 1.7D Sportage Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: East Norfolk Posts: 7,050 Thanks: 729 Thanked 2,021 Times in 1,449 Posts	Buy some clips (both types) as you will need them and some elastoplast! Sent from my SM-G903F using Tapatalk __________________ Oil in my veins!

31st March 2020, 10:42	#8
Caskin Gets stuck in Rover 75 tourer Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Plymouth Posts: 809 Thanks: 472 Thanked 116 Times in 85 Posts	Thanks for the tip regarding clips any chance of part numbers or ID?Thanks Derek __________________ Why weather the storm when you can learn to dance in the rain. Jobs done: Purchased 52 plate V6 connie Wedgewood blue,one owner,42000 on clock ,Virtually pristine.2017 service,new Goodyear tyres,Discs and pads all round,new battery,New cam and timing belts (3rd fitting in life of car),plus full normal service.exhaust 2016.First mod was to bonnet catch .Latest mod,triple heart pace maker. All brake lines changed for copper, all brake hoses changed for Pagid hoses.

31st March 2020, 11:54	#10
Caskin Gets stuck in Rover 75 tourer Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Plymouth Posts: 809 Thanks: 472 Thanked 116 Times in 85 Posts	Thank you very much.I've said this before but its worth saying again, it never fails to amaze me how willing the forum members are in sharing both knowledge and links!!! Take care in the next 6 months or so Regards Derek __________________ Why weather the storm when you can learn to dance in the rain. Jobs done: Purchased 52 plate V6 connie Wedgewood blue,one owner,42000 on clock ,Virtually pristine.2017 service,new Goodyear tyres,Discs and pads all round,new battery,New cam and timing belts (3rd fitting in life of car),plus full normal service.exhaust 2016.First mod was to bonnet catch .Latest mod,triple heart pace maker. All brake lines changed for copper, all brake hoses changed for Pagid hoses.