[fdbandit]

Got a real problem. My 2000 RR was working fine the other day so I stopped to get gas and decided to go through the car wash. Got back in the car after gassing up and went thru the wash and noticed the passenger floor got wet and also the kick panel facia while getting washed(no not the O rings-alrerady done that). When I got home the driver door wouldn't open even though the door handle, the inside lever and the door locks work. Days later the door still won't open and I've tried about everything I could to slide something to the inside catch to release the latch.
Can it be that something shorted out and superlocked my door? Everything else on the car works fine and there are no warnings on the dash.
Can ANYONE help, please.

 

[1st rover]

its going to be difficult to do this but try
remove the pannel on the inside and open the lock with a scrue driver.
but getting to the pannel acess scrue is going to be difficult as some of them are hidden along the side.

 

[yieldsign2]

When I got home the driver door wouldn't open even though the door handle, the inside lever and the door locks work.

Is this saying that the door does open with the inside handle?

 

[fdbandit]

Hi.
No the door won't open AT ALL!!!
I can't get the door panel off because it is closed. Would disconnecting battery help?
Chic

 

[OkieRover]

Okay don't panic!
I know what to do.

Okay first remove your seatbelt.
Then carefully slide over to the passenger side.
Then open the passenger side door to freedom!!!!

Sorry, I had too. It reminded me of a joke my daughter sent me for "BLONDE STAR". The one where the blonde locks herself in the car and BlondeStar rescues her by remotely unlocking the doors for her.

I hope you figure out the real problem.

 

[son of lucas]

fdbandit,..this probably won't help, but, try this....
remove the trim piece from around the inner door handle release(pull handle out..remove one phillips screw)
once the trim is removed, you'll be able to see a small portion of the inner release cable
ensure that this cable is not kinked,,specifically where it leaves the door handle
its not uncommon for this to happen on the p38 rr.
this happens when the inner cable becomes kinked..this causes the latch pawl to become slightly pre-loaded....and even though the lock knob is in the unlock position...the pre-load prevents it from actually unlocking inside the latch
not sure if this will help...but good luck anyways...it's a pia to climb over the center console to get in and out :complain:

 

[fdbandit]

alas...no kink.

 

[OkieRover]

Until you get it fixed you could do like these guys....

I always thought that was silly to jump in and out of the window instead of opening the doors. Someone told me they had the doors welded shut ala stock car racing.

 

[fdbandit]

Thanks guys, that will only work if I remember to lower the air suspension.
Seriously, do any of you think it may be a superlock problem? Everything works with the exception that the latch won't release.

 

[scuffdog]

Have you tried holding one of the latches open and either pushing or pulling on the door (dependant on location)...it may just be stuck closed.

Other than that, you may have to take the seat out to gain better access to the door panel, if you plan on removing it.

 

[scuffdog]

Can you hear the actuator operating within the door?

 

[fdbandit]

Thanks for the replys. Yes I can hear the actuater working.

 

[scuffdog]

Perhaps the problem is realated something specific within the latching mechanism then. Not sure if you have a workshop manual or not.
http://img235.echo.cx/my.php?image=latch16ym.jpg
http://img235.echo.cx/img235/900/cent17bt.jpg
http://img163.echo.cx/img163/9836/cent26qv.jpg
http://img163.echo.cx/img163/2049/cent30dm.jpg
http://img163.echo.cx/img163/281/cent44pa.jpg
http://img163.echo.cx/img163/7198/cent55iv.jpg

BTW....is it OK to post up workshop snippets...i'm not meaning to drum up trouble or piss anyone off.

 

[fdbandit]

Thank You. I will keep you posted.

 

[TAZ]

Water Leak

I really do not know what may be the cause for the door locking mechanism but I think the water leak into passenger footwell has only two possibilities; since O Rings are not the issue then it could only be a bad sealed pollen filter. I think you should check them or one morning after a rainy night you would be surprised to see how much water can get in...

 

[fdbandit]

Thanks Taz.
I was wondering if there was any relay along the passenger footwell wall(rt. side wall) that might short out the lock mechanism...I'm running out of options here.

 

[OkieRover]

There are several relays in there. Not sure if any of them are for the doors though. I'd have to consult the book! I have water running down that wall when it rains so I have suspected that to be a problem with some of my things.

So did you get the door open?

 

[fdbandit]

Hi,
No its still locked. I can't but help believe it has something to do with the suprlock system-everything on the door works yet it refuses to release. Remember it happened right after I left the car wash-I'm never going todo that again. Anyone have a real idea-please?!?

 

[RoverMD]

It sounds to me like you need a new latch. Land Rover had a lot of problems with sealing the latches on the early Range Rovers. The superlock motor has shorted out. To open the door can be very difficult. In the past, I removed the rear door and very carefully cut the metal loop which holds the door shut. I have also heard that it is sometimes possible to get a long screwdriver inside the door and bang on the motor.

 

[Capt. Who]

Hi there; I'm new to the list but I had a problem with me passenger side door on my 99 RR last weekend. Would not open from inside or out and the inside lock would not pop up. I found the release cable lever on the door lock stuck. I opened the window and with a long dowel I was able to push back where it need to be to open the door from out side. Then with the door open its easy to removed the door panel and oiled every thing up. May be this will save a trip to the dealer. It worked for me.