Failed door lock

EXMSRalph · 23rd July 2008, 16:30

We have a Rover 75 in our workshop at the moment that has a driver's door lock that has failed in the deadlock position. Any idea how to open the door and/or replace the door lock mechanism?

Kandyman · 23rd July 2008, 17:57

Hi Ralph.

Have you tried a battery off to reset the BCU to see if this resets the door lock ?

miketata · 23rd July 2008, 20:45

gallons of wd 40 into lock

SMC Trading · 23rd July 2008, 21:38

I thought you could pull back the door trim enough to get a scewdriver in the lock and jimmy it open, you can on the rear doors

Departed · 24th July 2008, 12:23

I know it may sound obvious, but doesn't the key open it? Surely the key can override the deadlock, otherwise how do you open the dorr if the battery is flat?

Only valid for drivers door, of course!

Departed · 4th August 2008, 11:59

Did you ever manage to get in?

Just wondered.

sworks · 4th August 2008, 20:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by SMC Trading

I thought you could pull back the door trim enough to get a scewdriver in the lock and jimmy it open, you can on the rear doors

i had a similar fault on a customers car and it also wouldn't open with the key. i removed the panel (difficult with the door closed) and by disconnecting the rods i managed to manipulate it by hand to get the door open

23rd July 2008, 16:30	#1
EXMSRalph Gets stuck in ZS180, MGF, Rover 400, MG Montego Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sittingbourne Posts: 534 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Failed door lock We have a Rover 75 in our workshop at the moment that has a driver's door lock that has failed in the deadlock position. Any idea how to open the door and/or replace the door lock mechanism?

23rd July 2008, 17:57	#2
Kandyman Banned ROVER 75 2.5 V6 Connoisseur SE Limousine 2004 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Welling Posts: 10,995 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Hi Ralph. Have you tried a battery off to reset the BCU to see if this resets the door lock ?

23rd July 2008, 20:45	#3
miketata Loves to post rover 75/jeep patriot crd Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brisbane Posts: 306 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	gallons of wd 40 into lock

23rd July 2008, 21:38	#4
SMC Trading I really should get out more....... Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nr Harlow Posts: 2,872 Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	I thought you could pull back the door trim enough to get a scewdriver in the lock and jimmy it open, you can on the rear doors

24th July 2008, 12:23	#5
Departed Retired -- Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: -- Posts: 3,785 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	I know it may sound obvious, but doesn't the key open it? Surely the key can override the deadlock, otherwise how do you open the dorr if the battery is flat? Only valid for drivers door, of course!

4th August 2008, 11:59	#6
Departed Retired -- Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: -- Posts: 3,785 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Did you ever manage to get in? Just wondered.