TD5 front passenger door handle

Nigel1943 · Sep 18, 2014

My front passenger outer door handle has progressively got more difficult to open to the extent that it now takes two or three sharp pulls to operate it. In addition the central locking will only lock on that side (unlocks manually from the inside) . Are these two problems related ?

discodrivercumbria · Sep 18, 2014

try oiling it, as they can dry out, if not you need a new one as they are prone to go wrong

Nigel1943 · Sep 19, 2014

Have oiled it. It will lock with the key fob and dash switch which suggests the lock actuator solenoid is working. Could there be a lever/link that has come adrift?

biolandy · Sep 19, 2014

There is no solenoid-the lock is driven up and down via a motor being biased both ways round -with a second motor for power lock.
New actuator or motor time-some fixes on you tube

danam1 · Dec 3, 2014

This may sound daft, but where exactly do you oil as I have this same problem?

Nigel1943 · Dec 4, 2014

Oiling wont make a blind bit of difference. I eventually fitted a new lock and adjusted the handle rod, ie, lengthened it.

TD5 front passenger door handle

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