Reply With QuoteAny link for an actuator ?
Bronson
Wizard
If you have a Disco 2 AND you have a cargo barrier? then? might I suggest that rather than waiting as I did for your rear door lock actuator to stop working with all your critical gear stuck inside and a client waiting and with no tools or equipment at your disposal to break into the back of the car then you go out TODAY and buy an actuator and perform the easy task of replacing it.
I had to sneak into a yard and steal a hanging pot plant hook, use the hook to thread through the cargo barrier. Wrench a bag and a case out of the way and then make the perfect hook in the end to grab the door lever.
It's worse than breaking down. When you can't get at the stuff you need then the reality really sinks in.
All my tools were in the back too.
So? disregard this advice at your peril because even if you smash a window? damage the rear door or whatever you do? it won't be pretty.
On a side note, when replacing the actuator, if you do have a cargo barrier, then don't bother reattaching the lock knob. I had heard of it getting jammed by camping gear so I left it out.
Happy travels.
Ian
Master
Any link for an actuator ?
Bronson
Wizard
I just bought mine from Land Rover Parts up here.
It was over $200.
Master
I had this issue when the battery was out during a bunch of work and had the cargo barrier in. I meant to fit some kind of bonnet release type thing that comes to the back seats after that.
I'd forgotten though - I wish they'd left the key lock in the back door for this reason.
YarnMaster
SubscriberHhmmm .... don't have a barrier, but my drawers are high enough to cover the inside door release lever ...
Now I'm thinking ......
Don't laugh !
Kev..
Going ... going ... almost gone ... GONE !! ... 2004 D2a Td5 Auto "Classic Country" Vienna Green
2014 MUX LST with fruit
2015 Kimberley Kamper "Classic"
Wizard
I have also had the cargo blind prevent the lock from coming up.
When I designed my cargo barrier I made a removable section that was big enough for me to fit through - just for the above reasons.
YarnMaster
SubscriberHad this happen to a mate while out at the Kennedy Ranges about a week ago. All his food, clothing, sleeping gear etc. locked in the back and inaccessible from the front a/c cargo barrier.Originally Posted by mrapocalypse
Driving around for about an hour over some corrugations eventually freed it and we got the rear door open but were then to scared to close it in case it didn't open again.
Had to remove the striker and strap the rear door shut with ratchet straps to secure it closed. Those Disco 2 rear doors are a disaster in the dust.
2024 RRS on the road
2011 D4 3.0 in the drive way
1999 D2 V8, in heaven
1984 RRC, in hell
Master
SupporterAnd when it fails don't count on being able to open via the inside handle as it may not work either. I had this happen on the first night of a trip from Melbourne to the Simpson. Thankfully it didn't happen later. Back to Melbourne and happily the dealer was still open on a Saturday, had the part, fixed under warranty. Still a pain with the cargo barrier in and fully loaded. 24 hour drive to catch up with the rest of the convoy.
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Another option is to only install a half barrier so you can still lay down the seats and get in underneath it.
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Master
X2. The bottom half of the barrier does nothing. Swapped mine for a 1/2 cage years ago.
The 1/2 cage is much more user friendly for putting longer objects in the vehicle too.
Cheers,
Jason
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