Is there a definitive How to change driver's door lock?

MissMoppet · 11th July 2022, 19:02

My driver's door fails to unlock with the remote - though I can with the key but trawling through the forum came across a multitude of conflicting advice, the most recent being only in April here.

I am presuming I've got to acquire a new lock but the task looks full of unwelcome traps from taking out the window winder, and glass, to removing the outside handle and probably shearing two tiny torx screws.

Is there any straightforward "fail-proof" (ho, ho) How to that I've missed?

paulh260260 · 11th July 2022, 23:41

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Originally Posted by MissMoppet

My driver's door fails to unlock with the remote - though I can with the key but trawling through the forum came across a multitude of conflicting advice, the most recent being only in April here.

I am presuming I've got to acquire a new lock but the task looks full of unwelcome traps from taking out the window winder, and glass, to removing the outside handle and probably shearing two tiny torx screws.

Is there any straightforward "fail-proof" (ho, ho) How to that I've missed?

Hi

It sounds like you only need to replace the actuator, there should be no need to remove the door glass, or the outside handle...this thread is the one you want.

https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/for...t=91292&page=1

Post No 7 details the operation although the photos were removed by photobucket, however they were re posted separately on posts 57-59.

Its a fiddly operation but with a little patience it can be done, just do not refit the door card until you've locked and unlocked the door a number of times to make absolutely sure it works!!

HTH

Paul

Mike Noc · 12th July 2022, 09:37

You don't need to shut the door to check the lock - just flick the mechanism closed with a screwdriver and open it a couple times on both the inner and outer handles

Arctic · 12th July 2022, 10:20

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Originally Posted by Mike Noc

You don't need to shut the door to check the lock - just flick the mechanism closed with a screwdriver and open it a couple times on both the inner and outer handles

I agree with Mike, also another trick is to only open the clasp when removing the door lock, so you do not disturb the upper rods.

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Also make sure the dog bone is in the right way leave it attached to the handle on the door, no need to remove the other handle to just change out the lock actuator.

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Mike Noc This is my second home Rover 75 CDT Manual Connoisseur SE, Rover 75 CDT Automatic Connoisseur SE & a Freelander Td4. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hampshire Posts: 11,548 Thanks: 3,470 Thanked 3,119 Times in 2,247 Posts	You don't need to shut the door to check the lock - just flick the mechanism closed with a screwdriver and open it a couple times on both the inner and outer handles