rjsdavis Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 Hi there I've got a new glitch on the TD5, and wondered if it's something I can fix myself... In the last week or so, the rear door has stopped unlocking from the central locking - that is to say, either from the unlock from the remote key, or from manually sticking the key in the driver's door and unlocking the car that way. All other doors unlock as they should. The rear door can now only be opened by pulling the internal door catch from the inside of the car, so one of the kids needs to be reach over the top of the rear seats, pull the lever and the door catch pops up, so that the door can then be opened from outside - it's a real pain in the rear! The rear door then locks as it should from the central locking - just doesn't open! I was going to guess at it being a solenoid, but was confused as to why it would lock, but not unlock (surely a duff solenoid simply would lock OR unlock??). It would be dead useful if someone could identify what part I need to replace to fix the problem - would like to pop to the breakers and then fit it myself if at all possible.... Thanks in advance for any assistance to help get this niggle sorted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minimaquinas Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 i have had the same problem it only took a bit of cleaning and a good oiling and it fixed the problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoguesTD5 Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 I tried to strip the lock apart as there are a couple of small solenoids that control the locking mechanism but couldn't get it apart. I ended up changing the lock assembly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Igol Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 Sounds like a broken spring. 3 quid roughly off fleabay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJRH Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 You have probably sorted this now but the normal fix is to pop off the green oval on the rear door handle (use a small screw driver) you will see the handle mechanism and a lever that will have stuck down, spray of WD40 will cure the problem. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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