Drivers door not opening???

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Hi all, tried to get into my disco the other day and the door just wont open, it will lock and unlock just not open, i took the card off and tried looking inside but not got a clue what to look for, there are no rods fallen off just. can see when i pull the handle its not engaging, Anyone have any ideas please....
Rich
 
First of all tell us what disco model u are talking about.
If it's a D1 then the symptiom of a faulty door lock spring is when you unlock the door pin will rise and drop down half way so re-locking the door, D2's don't have the spring issue.

Because you say "it will lock and unlock just not open" then the lock doesn't have a problem so check that the striker plate is in alignment with the door.
 
discool said:
First of all tell us what disco model u are talking about.


Because you say "it will lock and unlock just not open" then the lock doesn't have a problem so check that the striker plate is in alignment with the door.
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I think if he could do that he wouldn't have posted the problem.

CharlesY
 
discool said:
First of all tell us what disco model u are talking about.
If it's a D1 then the symptiom of a faulty door lock spring is when you unlock the door pin will rise and drop down half way so re-locking the door, D2's don't have the spring issue.

Because you say "it will lock and unlock just not open" then the lock doesn't have a problem so check that the striker plate is in alignment with the door.
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D1 mate, but not the usuall rise and drop thing, all seems to be aligned.
Rich
 
If its the old spring problem, holding the lock button up whilst pulling the handle will allow the door to open. Or if outside, hold the key turned to the unlock position and try opening the door. My last D1, the button drop after unlocking was barely visible, but just enough.

If you can get in that way, head to ebay and search for discovery lock spring
 
Not sure if its the same spring as the ones they sell on ebay.
Cheers Rich

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