After a few weeks of a stiff door handle I went to get into the RR yesterday & nothing happened!

I pulled the door handle, there was some immediate resistance & then it went loose. Further attempts to open the door were unsuccessful. The handle will move freely but it's obvious it's not attached to anything! The door can be opened as normal from inside.

I'm assuming the external release cable has snapped?

1. Before I order a new cable is there anything else it might be?
2. Genuine or aftermarket? Cost difference is minimal £27 v £40
3. Is it a dealer, RR specialist, any competent mechanic or DIY job to replace it?

Thanks in advance  Current - RRV Autobiography 4.4V8 2005

Modifications - 20" Westminster Alloys with Grabber AT's. BRC LPG Conversion.

Previous- RRC 3.9V8/91. RRC 4.2V8/94 LSE Softdash. RRC 2.5tdi/94. RRC 2.5tdi/91. RR p38 2.5DHSE/01, Disco2 2.5td5/03, Disco4 2.7tdv6/10 ..... all gone.

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My Indy did mine on my TD6..... I understand if you get it wrong, you can't open the door from outside or inside..... 2011 Range Rover Vogue SE 4.4 TDV8

Previous cars :
2003 Range Rover Vogue TD6
1999 Discovery Td5 ES
1995 BMW M5 3.8 6 speed
1992 Range Rover 3.9 Efi Vogue
1992 BMW M5 3.8
1988 BMW 735i SE
1989 Ford Sierra XR4x4 2.9i
1981 Ford Fiesta Supersport

I had same prob. fitted aftermarket cable no probs so far . its a pretty simple fix just a bit fiddely getting interior handle coupled up but after a few attempts you will be expert . give everthing a good oil when you are in there . good luck

There are some videos on YouTube... this is one of a few. Might be one of a number for the complete job.

Will give you an idea whether you want to tackle it yourself.

 2011 Range Rover Vogue SE 4.4 TDV8

Previous cars :
2003 Range Rover Vogue TD6
1999 Discovery Td5 ES
1995 BMW M5 3.8 6 speed
1992 Range Rover 3.9 Efi Vogue
1992 BMW M5 3.8
1988 BMW 735i SE
1989 Ford Sierra XR4x4 2.9i
1981 Ford Fiesta Supersport

^^^ 0/10 for camera work .
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Previous: L322 Range Rover TDV8 3.6 2008; L322 Range Rover TD6 3.0 2002; P38A Range Rover V8 1999

Cheers

My local specialist independent will be fitting the non-genuine cable asap. Current - RRV Autobiography 4.4V8 2005

Modifications - 20" Westminster Alloys with Grabber AT's. BRC LPG Conversion.

Previous- RRC 3.9V8/91. RRC 4.2V8/94 LSE Softdash. RRC 2.5tdi/94. RRC 2.5tdi/91. RR p38 2.5DHSE/01, Disco2 2.5td5/03, Disco4 2.7tdv6/10 ..... all gone.

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@RRV207

Who did you use in bristol? Mine's just gone. how much was it (inc. part?)

Dolphinboy it's quite a simple job, took me about 15 minutes in total.

Opened the door from inside, removed the door card (plenty of guides online). After that the Bowden cable simply clips into place, it is a little fiddly particularly if you have big hands. Ed

I used Downfield Garage, Downfield Rd, Clifton .... 0117 9737355

They're a little indie that I've used loads of times over the years. They aren't a LR specialist but they know what they're doing, it's staffed by two genuine mechanics not motor vehicle technicians if you know what I mean?

Used aftermarket part for about £27 delivered & fitting was an hours labour.

There is an airbag in the door along with all the other stuff so despite watching the videos I decided not to try it myself. Current - RRV Autobiography 4.4V8 2005

Modifications - 20" Westminster Alloys with Grabber AT's. BRC LPG Conversion.

Previous- RRC 3.9V8/91. RRC 4.2V8/94 LSE Softdash. RRC 2.5tdi/94. RRC 2.5tdi/91. RR p38 2.5DHSE/01, Disco2 2.5td5/03, Disco4 2.7tdv6/10 ..... all gone.

Member of the RangeRoverRegister & Wessex4x4Response (Bristol Team)

I have the broken cable problem too.

What's the procedure for disarming the airbag? Battery disconnected for 30 minutes?

Yes but doesn't need to be as long, negative first. Ed