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    Freelander Faulty Lock - how can I get the door open?

    Thanks for the, erm, helpful suggestions;) I've eventually managed to get the door open by destroying the lock assembly with the help of a 50mm hole saw, a screwdriver and my trusty hammer, without doing too much damage. There wasn't enough room to get a drill or grinder through the existing...
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    Freelander Faulty Lock - how can I get the door open?

    I spoke to a mechanic this morning who thought my only option is to cut off the door and get a new one! I don't really want to take such extreme and expensive measures but I don't seem to have too many options and need to get it fixed ASAP Anybody know if it's possible to get the door off while...
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    Freelander Faulty Lock - how can I get the door open?

    Here's a picture of the passengers door unit I found on eBay. The long thin rod connects the door button, the large oval eye socket with the blue grommet connects the outside door the cable connects the inside handle. I can move them all but they don't release the lock, which leads me to think...
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    Freelander Faulty Lock - how can I get the door open?

    Just tried that (and tried with the battery disconnected) but still no movement :( Thanks anyway Ratty And cheers Mad Hat Man. I'm not far off trying the gelignite option Any more suggestions?
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    Freelander Faulty Lock - how can I get the door open?

    Hi folks, my first post.... I'm having the same problem as 'aesmith' (had any luck mate?) My driver's door is locked and I can't get it open to investigate/repair the problem. Hadn't noticed any wrong with the lock until one day it just wouldn't unlock/open. Tried the inside and outside...
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