tailgate lock problems

[cookfrance]

My first landrover 97 disco 300tdi can anyone give me a little advice please - x3 problems
prob 1 .
the rear tailgate interior black button drops back down when i attempt to open via key fob also exterior handle seems to be delatched the interior seems to latch when i hold up the lock button - the only way to open the rear door is to enter from the passenger side climb into the rear hold up the lock button i have tried the key but same result.

is there a simple diagram i could follow and a part i need to order/replace.

Problem 2
drivers side window. When i operate/open the window it seems like something is sticking it makes a huge bang sound from the fully closed position to about a drop of approx 25mm after this it operates fine. when you close there are no problems. my wife says keep it closed - sound advice!!!!

Problem 3
Water entering the front and rear sunroof
i have been told there are drain holes in the corners of the aperature when you open is there an easy way of finding
the drain holes as they must be blocked - i'll be buggered if i can find them - i have sealed the outer frames with a pro sealant. The problem has been reduced however with heavy rain water enters and leaks/drains via the electric sunroof switch thus taking out one of my main fuses - side lights lhs front and rear also the dash board lights on a dry day i have no probs

any advice would be most welcome>

[Ben Rover]

I'm having problem #2 also. It started after this particularly rough winter and I had a lot of water and then ice buildup in the door. I suspect that's responsible but I haven't opened it up to check.

It's on the list of things to do, probably next weekend. I'll keep you posted on what I find.

[Phototone]

If you take off the interior trim panel on the rear tailgate door, the complete locking mechanism is fully visible, and if you are fairly mechanically minded you can figure out how it works and what might be wrong. The interior handle, and the exterior handle are coupled to the locking mechanism with rods that snap into fittings. There are adjustments. There is also (on the door sheet metal) a little tiny knob that you can turn to "lock out" the interior handle from opening the door (Child lockout). There are sliding parts for this that can become gunked up. Some zero residue parts cleaner sprayed on these parts to wash off congealed lubricant, followed with a light lubricant could do wonders.

[cookfrance]

goog luck ill follow your lead

[cookfrance]

Originally Posted by Phototone

If you take off the interior trim panel on the rear tailgate door, the complete locking mechanism is fully visible, and if you are fairly mechanically minded you can figure out how it works and what might be wrong. The interior handle, and the exterior handle are coupled to the locking mechanism with rods that snap into fittings. There are adjustments. There is also (on the door sheet metal) a little tiny knob that you can turn to "lock out" the interior handle from opening the door (Child lockout). There are sliding parts for this that can become gunked up. Some zero residue parts cleaner sprayed on these parts to wash off congealed lubricant, followed with a light lubricant could do wonders.

thanks for the info completed as you suggested - found that there is a c shape spring located in the pre formed tailgate lock - however this spring once broken tro' general wear and tare you are unable to replace - i have just ordered a new tailgate lock - fingers crossed i can put the whole lot back together.