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So after trying to fix the door actuator and giving up ( long story) I went and put the door lining back on the front passenger door and close it, Now I cnan not unlock or open it either by the key or manually pulling up the button, any theories? , Thanks Ray
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Last edited by Lucas_R; 17-06-2025, 11:58 AM. -
and you won't be able to fill up either!!
T5? T4? T3?.....
Only suggest banging the panel in the doorlock area as you operate the keyfob.
removing door trim
removing door locks
https://www.brick-yard.co.uk/FORUM/how-to-remove-door-lock-and-assembly-carrier_topic74597_post592670.html?KW=doorlock#592 670
i fixed both my locks by lubing the doorlock mechanism internally. Thats all it needed.Last edited by Rebuild; 17-06-2025, 04:33 PM.Steve
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Ahh yes , its a T4 Caravlle, I had my son pulling on the door while i kicked it, would not biudgeComment
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Ok so I finally got the door open ! I had to drill holes in the door pillar, to insert a small socket spanner so i could loosen the from behind the 2 machine screws that hold the striker plate, which allowed me to pry the door open enough to then loosen the inner screws of the outer door handle and lock its self, Once i got the lock, out of the door, I used 2 screwdrivers to try and open the lock mechanism from inside but to no avail, I then managed with needle nose pliers to finish undoing the 2 machine screw on the striker plate which allowed me to open the door and then i could manipulate the latch, to release the striker from the latch, BINGO. It appears the latch had rolled over the first ( or safety position ) before the door was closed so the striker was pushed into the latch when i closed the door and jammed at the second ( or locked positions) I will hunt around for a new latch and install it, as the old one seems very loose and the spring seems weak, RayComment
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