Tail gate door

Hi, Can anyone advise me on how to open tailgate, It is jammed shut and the accuator has packed up and i can not open the door to replace it, I have took the card off and tried operating the cables and latch but nothing happens,
any help appreciated, thanks

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and hi

the door is jammed i am unable to open it all to see what the problem is need advice on what options i have to open the door to be able to replace the lock, the handles all work and return but doesn't operate to release catch

Take the LR badge off the moulding above number plate spray in oil

yogi63 said:

the door is jammed i am unable to open it all to see what the problem is need advice on what options i have to open the door to be able to replace the lock, the handles all work and return but doesn't operate to release catch

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Quick search of the forum would find loads, its a common fault, but allow me

UK Based Land Rover Forum, Land Rover Gallery and Land Rover Links. - Search Results for discovery rear door

biggeeeee said:

Quick search of the forum would find loads, its a common fault, but allow me

UK Based Land Rover Forum, Land Rover Gallery and Land Rover Links. - Search Results for discovery rear door

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your a Gent,

credit to the forum for your helpfulness!

discodrivercumbria said:

your a Gent,

credit to the forum for your helpfulness!

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Only coz it wasnt in anything goes

Already tried the wd40 and badge off to spray.
I have took the door card off and disconnected rods and moved the lever up and down and still nothing. The catch has failed and need to replace it but cannot open the door to get at the tex screws.
I'm up the s##t creek without a paddle

When my TD5 rear door lock failed I was able to open it a few last times by quickly flicking the latch/handle upwards with the tips of my fingers, in quick succession.

The last time I got it to work I had my new unit ready to fit so just got stuck into the replacement.

Cheers, Andy

Have you tried getting someone to push the door inwards as you try fiddling with it to take some of the pressure off the latch

Thanks for the tips. Will try it out and let you know how i get on.
Cheers

Just a update about the lock, had to smash it off, purchased another, tried it a few times but when i locked it and then unlocked it, it has jammed shut again. it seems that after locking it it with the remote,it wont unlock
can any one help, thanks