The wife's Disco is having a problem with the the rearpassenger door not fully unlocking.
The door lock does not fully come up, you have to reach in and pull it all the way up, only need a couple of mm and it comes good.
Changed the central locking actuator last night with an aftermarket one but no change.
Any help or ideas?
Thanks
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Need Help 1997 Disco Rear Passenger Door Problem
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This might help.Pics didnt come up but try the discoweb site and type in How to Adjust the Front Door Handles on a Discovery I.
How to Adjust the Front Door Handles on a Discovery I
by Matt Milbrandt
It should be noted that is this being performed on the right door, but applies to both the right and left.
The first step in to remove the door panel. First remove the 2 screws holding the armrest with a 10mm socket. Be sure to retain the washers.
Then remove the door handle bezel, by removing the single Phillips screw, circled in yellow, behind the handle.
It is not necessary to remove the speaker for this repair. After the bezel is removed you can start to remove the door panel. I used a tool designed for this purpose that can be purchased at any automotive store such as Napa, Autozone, or Advanced Auto. I covered one side in duct tape to keep it from scratching the paint.
Now is when it pays off to take you time as to avoid breaking the plastic studs that hold the panel on. Go around the panel with the tool carefully prying each stud out. Carefully maneuver the panel off of the door lock, disconnect the speaker, and the panel is ready to be removed.
Inevitability, some studs will not come out or break off. To get these out in areas where the panel tool will not fit, I wrap a length of wire around the stud twice, and pull with a pair of pliers.
You should now be looking at this:
Carefully pry back the plastic moisture barrier in the upper right corner (upper left for left door). Remove the 2 screws in the middle of the mounting plate, circled in red, holding the actuator. Then remove the top 2 screws circled in yellow. Do not let the backing plate for these 2 screws fall down into the door when you remove them. Remove the bottom 2 screws and then the plate. Unhook the actuator from the linkage.
You are now ready to adjust the inner and outer door handles, first the outer. Disconnect the clip, circled, from the rod marked in the photo, the clip rotates clockwise off the rod. Turn the rod to adjust the outer handle, clockwise if you are adjusting to compensate for wear. Turn the rod a few complete turns and then reconnect, and close and open the door to test it. Keep adjusting and testing until the handle feels right to you.
The inner door handle is adjusted with a small nyloc nut at the end of the rod. You cannot see the nut so you must feel for it. You will find the correct linkage right below the opening you have been working through. Feel down, moving towards the latch. You will feel an "S" shaped portion of the rod followed by a plate with the nut on the other side. With a 7mm wrench adjust the nut, circled in yellow, clockwise to compensate for wear. Test the door as you did before until the handle feels right to you.
You have now completed the adjustments. Reinstallation is the reverse of removal. Just remember, the longer screw goes in the front of the armrest.
How to Adjust the Front Door Handles on a Discovery I
by Matt Milbrandt
It should be noted that is this being performed on the right door, but applies to both the right and left.
The first step in to remove the door panel. First remove the 2 screws holding the armrest with a 10mm socket. Be sure to retain the washers.
Then remove the door handle bezel, by removing the single Phillips screw, circled in yellow, behind the handle.
It is not necessary to remove the speaker for this repair. After the bezel is removed you can start to remove the door panel. I used a tool designed for this purpose that can be purchased at any automotive store such as Napa, Autozone, or Advanced Auto. I covered one side in duct tape to keep it from scratching the paint.
Now is when it pays off to take you time as to avoid breaking the plastic studs that hold the panel on. Go around the panel with the tool carefully prying each stud out. Carefully maneuver the panel off of the door lock, disconnect the speaker, and the panel is ready to be removed.
Inevitability, some studs will not come out or break off. To get these out in areas where the panel tool will not fit, I wrap a length of wire around the stud twice, and pull with a pair of pliers.
You should now be looking at this:
Carefully pry back the plastic moisture barrier in the upper right corner (upper left for left door). Remove the 2 screws in the middle of the mounting plate, circled in red, holding the actuator. Then remove the top 2 screws circled in yellow. Do not let the backing plate for these 2 screws fall down into the door when you remove them. Remove the bottom 2 screws and then the plate. Unhook the actuator from the linkage.
You are now ready to adjust the inner and outer door handles, first the outer. Disconnect the clip, circled, from the rod marked in the photo, the clip rotates clockwise off the rod. Turn the rod to adjust the outer handle, clockwise if you are adjusting to compensate for wear. Turn the rod a few complete turns and then reconnect, and close and open the door to test it. Keep adjusting and testing until the handle feels right to you.
The inner door handle is adjusted with a small nyloc nut at the end of the rod. You cannot see the nut so you must feel for it. You will find the correct linkage right below the opening you have been working through. Feel down, moving towards the latch. You will feel an "S" shaped portion of the rod followed by a plate with the nut on the other side. With a 7mm wrench adjust the nut, circled in yellow, clockwise to compensate for wear. Test the door as you did before until the handle feels right to you.
You have now completed the adjustments. Reinstallation is the reverse of removal. Just remember, the longer screw goes in the front of the armrest.
Hi,
Have a look here:
http://rangie.com/articles_topic.php?id ... 3&subCat=9
but has previously been suggested......it's most likely adjustment on the connecting rod that is the issue.
Do you have a w/shop manual?
HTH, DL
Have a look here:
http://rangie.com/articles_topic.php?id ... 3&subCat=9
but has previously been suggested......it's most likely adjustment on the connecting rod that is the issue.
Do you have a w/shop manual?
HTH, DL
From your description it sounds more like the small torsional spring has gone just as it seems to do on all Disco rear doors. New springs can be bought from Ebay but cost quite a bit for what they are (but will fix it). I have heard that you can use the spring that works the child-safety locks as a substitute if you don't need them for kids though not tried it..
Anyone sell these in Australia, as the wife is starting to get upset.
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If your door won't open without having to turn the key and pull the handle at the same time or hold up the catch and pull the handle from the inside then its probably a tiny spring which has broke ( a common fault ). Unfortunately Land Rover only supply a complete latch mechanism which is expensive. Our replacement springs offer a much more affordable alternative.
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Range Rover Classic / Land Rover Discovery door lock torsion spring set 4 door, compatable replacement springs.
Each set contains 4 springs, 1 for each door latch, if you require a different mix of springs please let me know.
Spring quality approved to ISO 9001:2000
All springs made in England.
If your door won't open without having to turn the key and pull the handle at the same time or hold up the catch and pull the handle from the inside then its probably a tiny spring which has broke ( a common fault ). Unfortunately Land Rover only supply a complete latch mechanism which is expensive. Our replacement springs offer a much more affordable alternative.
For disco 1's 200 + 300 and classic range rover.
Please e mail if you have a disco 2 for assistance.
I have had the ones in my land rover for over 3 years now and as yet, have never failed.
**Includes fitting guide with colour photo's for Discovery.**
Please check my feed back comments.
Our springs like the originals are handed and do not claim to be universal.
*FREE POSTAL INSURANCE INCLUDED ON ORDERS UNDER £30.00.*
For enquiries or to pay by credit/debit card please phone 01924 276675.
Office hours 10am- 7pm
We also sell single springs for all doors, Pairs, 3 door sets, 5 door sets, or any quanity that you require. 300 Tdi Fan Belt Tensioner Bearing repair kits, EGR blanking kits including longer bolts & gasket and other items.
New line TD5 EGR blanking plates in stock now
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