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Thread: Tailgate central lock button not staying up

  1. 10th May 2012, 09:00 PM #1
    Niz Guest

    Tailgate central lock button not staying up

    I have a 97 disco. When I unlock the car using the central locking remote the tailgate unlocks but the button fals back down halfway so the door is still locked. If I then use the key in the lock I can use it to raise the button so I can open the tail gate. If anyone can advise what I need to do to fix it I would be very appreciative.
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  2. 10th May 2012, 09:21 PM #2
    Rupert Prior
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    the detent spring in the latch is broken. you can replace it by removing the latch and finding or making a hair spring (they are not available from rover) or use a rubber block to apply some drag on one of the linkages.
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  3. 10th May 2012, 11:59 PM #3
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    Search on ebay for Disco 1 spring - they are available cheap.
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  4. 11th May 2012, 06:20 AM #4
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    I just replaced mine, here is a link to the thread, which was 2 down from yours haha http://www.aulro.com/afvb/discovery-...ng-thingy.html, just search Discovery door spring on google, should come up, they are a little toggle spring, about 10mm (the coil is) with 2 little tags coming off them, easy fix if you are mechanically minded, otherwise you need to buy the whole lock from genuine parts.

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  5. 11th May 2012, 09:05 AM #5
    Niz Guest
    Thanks for the help. I did see that post but thought it related to a back passenger door not the Tailgate. I will see how I go. Just joined the forum - already been great.
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