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666tur

Member Since: 15 Feb 2013
Location: Nottingham
Posts: 108

2012 Range Rover Vogue SE TDV8 Zambezi Silver

Passenger door not locking, occasionally works!

In the last couple of weeks the passenger door does nt lock in 9 out of 10 attempts from remote or the dash button. If I manually lock it then it will unlock from the key or button. Before I go stripping the door card off to explore, any thoughts gratefully received. Thanks 2012 4.4TDV8 VSE
2004 TD6 132k miles- SOLD
1995 Land Rover Defender 110 Tithonus Ex Military
1995 Land Rover Discovery 3.9i V8 manual

31st Mar 2014 8:50pm

DaveK

Member Since: 18 Oct 2013
Location: StHelens
Posts: 790

The lock mechanism is goosed ! I got a used one of fleaby and fitted it myself in half an hour which inc removing door card and putting card back. No user serviceable parts in it. You can try dribbling wd40 or such like in to it but at the end of the day, you'll end up replacing it.

Last edited by DaveK on 31st Mar 2014 9:15pm. Edited 1 time in total

31st Mar 2014 9:03pm

666tur

Member Since: 15 Feb 2013
Location: Nottingham
Posts: 108

Thanks for the reply. I will source a new mech as I keep forgetting and leaving unlocked! 2012 4.4TDV8 VSE
2004 TD6 132k miles- SOLD
1995 Land Rover Defender 110 Tithonus Ex Military
1995 Land Rover Discovery 3.9i V8 manual

31st Mar 2014 9:12pm

666tur

Member Since: 15 Feb 2013
Location: Nottingham
Posts: 108

While I am replacing the mechanism I may as well changed the scruffy door handles too, make a day of it! 2012 4.4TDV8 VSE
2004 TD6 132k miles- SOLD
1995 Land Rover Defender 110 Tithonus Ex Military
1995 Land Rover Discovery 3.9i V8 manual

31st Mar 2014 10:15pm

Joe90

Member Since: 29 Apr 2010
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 6405

Do a search too on forum. there was something else on this recently to do with wiring behind A post trim. .
Experience is the only genuine knowledge, but as time passes, I have forgotten more than I can remember
Volvo V70 P2 2006 2.4 Petrol 170bhp Estate SE
MG Midget Mk1 1962

Previous: L322 Range Rover TDV8 3.6 2008; L322 Range Rover TD6 3.0 2002; P38A Range Rover V8 1999

1st Apr 2014 2:56am

Andy B

Member Since: 03 Apr 2012
Location: West Malling
Posts: 1223

Had the same issue recently. Removed the little plastic ring around the door knob (top of the door card) and squirted some WD down there. No issues since SDV8 AB MY 2019
SDV8 VSE MY 2015 - Gone
5.0 S/C AB MY 2010 - Gone
4.2 S/C VSE MY 2006 - Gone

1st Apr 2014 9:29am

nicedayforit

Member Since: 11 Jun 2011
Location: Beside the Solway
Posts: 3964

2004 Range Rover Vogue Td6 Giverny Green

The WD 40 trick does work.

1st Apr 2014 9:52am

DaveK

Member Since: 18 Oct 2013
Location: StHelens
Posts: 790

For a while but a can later, I had to change the locking mechanism !

1st Apr 2014 6:52pm

Rosco

Member Since: 20 Jan 2012
Location: Beyond the wall.
Posts: 2572

2013 Range Rover Autobiography SDV8 Baltic Blue

mine stopped working during a cold snap over a year ago, was inoperable for a month or so, then hey ho started working no issues since, touch wood

1st Apr 2014 6:54pm

666tur

Member Since: 15 Feb 2013
Location: Nottingham
Posts: 108

I will try the wd40 trick, have had a price for a new actuator and it's not too bad, the cost of new door handles however were a lot more than I expected, c.£400! 2012 4.4TDV8 VSE
2004 TD6 132k miles- SOLD
1995 Land Rover Defender 110 Tithonus Ex Military
1995 Land Rover Discovery 3.9i V8 manual

1st Apr 2014 8:45pm

666tur

Member Since: 15 Feb 2013
Location: Nottingham
Posts: 108

The wd40 trick has nt made any difference. have bought a new lock mechanism. Got the RAVE instructions,seen the video on you tube on removing door card ready for the swap this weekend. Any tips from those who have done it before? 2012 4.4TDV8 VSE
2004 TD6 132k miles- SOLD
1995 Land Rover Defender 110 Tithonus Ex Military
1995 Land Rover Discovery 3.9i V8 manual

9th Apr 2014 9:32pm

666tur

Member Since: 15 Feb 2013
Location: Nottingham
Posts: 108

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I have fitted the replacement door latch mechanism. I followed the YouTube video, took my time and had some trim removal tools to help preserve the door card condition. It's a straightforward procedure, once I understood the set up. Hardest part was getting the door card back on neatly. What I did find was the bodged procedures of the main dealer mechanics, the weather seal was all torn, a number of the trim clips were missing. Luckily I had some in stock from a BMW I had years ago so was able to replace them. I am glad it was fixed as I was tired of leaning over to unlock it! 2012 4.4TDV8 VSE
2004 TD6 132k miles- SOLD
1995 Land Rover Defender 110 Tithonus Ex Military
1995 Land Rover Discovery 3.9i V8 manual

19th Apr 2014 11:41am

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