Thread: disco back door stuck

Worst case go in through the back door lining. I'd first try cleaning out the back door handle area as it could be full of dirt, dust etc.

pop the badge off the outer door handle......and start cleaning off the dust........

Originally Posted by DEFENDERZOOK

pop the badge off the outer door handle......and start cleaning off the dust........

That is the recommended method..often tried and often works

When you do get it open, and you can't find the cause, look at how secure the locking catch on the door itself is. Those countersunk screws vibrate loose, and in mine, the movement of the assembly was sufficient to make the lock not work. And the door vibrate when you drive along. All fixed with a bit of locktite.

Thanks for replies, will let you know how it goes.
Tony

I had the same problem with my disco 1. The spring in the back door lock went slack and the door would not open. The way to open it is to push the door inwards and at the same time slowly pull the door handle. This method worked every time until I had it fixed. To fix the lock, there is no need to pay $250 for a new one, just ring Beechboro 4x4 here in perth (08 9397 0941) as he has had new, stronger springs made that will solve the problem. I have had similar problems with two other doors and have had all the springs replaced now.

It sounds like the "Broken Spring Syndrome". You can hear the actuator work & the knob jumps up momentarily, but the door won't unlock except with the key.

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