Back door won't open on disco 1

This site contains affiliate links for which LandyZone may be compensated if you make a purchase.
P

Pigglet

Member
Posts
29
Location
N Yorks
I've just got a 200tdi disco and have discovered the rear door (boot or tailgate I suppose it is) will only open by turning and holding the door key in the "unlock" position whilst working the door release handle at the same time. If I just unlock it and then try to open it, the little plastic lock button (the one that moves up and down and is visible through the window) just drops. Is this a common fault and if so is there an easy fix?
TIA
Pigglet:)
 
Sounds like the small spring in the lock has had it one of the symptions is the door pin rising up to unlock and then droping down half way. Get the springs from ebay I'm told, and do a search on how to replace there's lot of info with pictures.
 
you can pop the little land rover badge out with a screwdriver, this will allow you to get a WD40 straw straight into the mechanisim. try this first....
 
discool said:
Sounds like the small spring in the lock has had it one of the symptions is the door pin rising up to unlock and then droping down half way. Get the springs from ebay I'm told, and do a search on how to replace there's lot of info with pictures.
Click to expand...

This is what you are after: Landrover Discovery Door Lock Repair Spring Tailgate on eBay, also, Land Rover, Car Parts, Cars, Parts Vehicles (end time 18-Feb-09 13:04:20 GMT)

I have used this guy before, very good and comes with a few colour photos and instructions.

James.
 
wd was the first hope but further investigation has revealed the spring is indeed missing. I've ordered a set from that chap on fleabay and after reading a few posts on the subject it sounds like I've got some fun and games to look forward too!
 
I appear to have the same problem with my n/s rear door (door pin dropping) and the rear hatch has stuck.. so if you fancy posting a how-to!! :lol:
 
Yep... count me in to make up the numbers. I'm in the same boat, only my rear door doesn't at all - even by turning the key in the lock, squeezing the handle or any combination of any previously mentioned stuff
 
Get your springs here. Also search on e-bay (same guy)
http://disco-compatible-parts.com/springs.html

For workshop manual try this complete .pdf 14mb
LAND ROVER MANUALS DOWNLOAD

(But you don't need to dismantle the rear handle assembly)
Get the mech and linkages apart and follow the instructions that come with the springs.

I've attached a walkthrough for what it's worth. :D

I forgot to take pics. :doh:
I have to do this again on another Disco. I'll take pic's and post 'em then. Maybe a video would be better dunno.

It's a bitch the first time but gets easier.
Worthwile too. :)
 

Attachments

  • rearlock.txt
    5 KB · Views: 726
DiscoDancer! said:
Yep... count me in to make up the numbers. I'm in the same boat, only my rear door doesn't at all - even by turning the key in the lock, squeezing the handle or any combination of any previously mentioned stuff
Click to expand...
That sounds like a different problem. Have you tried taking the green badge off and pushing the mechanism back?
 
DiscoDancer! said:
Yep... count me in to make up the numbers. I'm in the same boat, only my rear door doesn't at all - even by turning the key in the lock, squeezing the handle or any combination of any previously mentioned stuff
Click to expand...
I just fixed mine yesterday by replacing the spring something i dont wish to repeat any time soon.
Does it still open from the inside???
 
had the problem with mine today, door opened fine yesterday from the outside handle, tried it this morning and it didn't want to open, so i popped off the little green oval in the door handle, sprayed a little bit of PB Blaster at the mechanism and seconds later the door opened perfectly. :)
 
hi guys,
Min 97 disco just started with the same prob. Started after i had locked the front door with the key (sun roof open and alarm kept going off) After this, the rear door would only open with the key actually in it same as piglet. Is there some sort of deadlocking system at play here? Or is it a spring replace job?

Did the OP fix the problem?

Many thanks as always
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

Stof2484
Back door issues
Replies
18
Views
988
andyfreelandy
andyfreelandy
A
Freelander 2 (LR2) Tailgate opens when I open the driver door
Replies
2
Views
462
Nodge68
Nodge68
Pillar
Disco 3 (LR3) Discovery 3 / 4 Rear Door Actuator Replacement [When door won't open].
Replies
2
Views
2K
Pillar
Pillar
F
Disco 4 boot unlatching
Replies
4
Views
699
FiMac
F
J
Freelander 1 Tailgate door
Replies
4
Views
1K
joel4507
J
Back
Top