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Post by jamesh on Jul 10, 2021 19:36:48 GMT
The rear door on my newly purchased Coupe doesn't lock - the push button has no effect. Sadly this leaves it rather insecure and I'm obviously loathe to leave the car unattended for long periods or overnight away from view.
Is this an easy fix? Or can I temporarily bypass the lock and have the door locked out of use?
James
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Post by tarnowl on Jul 11, 2021 7:09:57 GMT
The rear door on my newly purchased Coupe doesn't lock - the push button has no effect. Sadly this leaves it rather insecure and I'm obviously loathe to leave the car unattended for long periods or overnight away from view. Is this an easy fix? Or can I temporarily bypass the lock and have the door locked out of use? James It’s quite possible that one of the linkages has come adrift from the locking mechanism. This will require removal of the door card to enable access to the mechanism and link arms. The card is held in position by clips that push into holes in the door. Care must be taken removing the door card as they are easy to damage. First the window winder and door handle needs to be removed. This is done by pushing back the black plastic shroud at the back of the handles, where you will see a small spring wire clip that holds the handle on. Then use a bent piece of wire to hook out the spring clip, allowing the handle to be removed. With a flat blade you can then work around the door card and feel where the retaining clips, then prising them out one by one. The door card should then lift off, enabling you to access the various components of the locking mechanism.😁 |
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Post by jamesh on Jul 11, 2021 8:03:56 GMT
Thankyou TarnOwl. I'll give this a (gentle) go with the manual in front of me! I'm sure there's going to be a load more questions!
James
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Post by Phil Nottingham on Jul 11, 2021 9:05:22 GMT
If the linkage is all OK then it could just be a matter of lubrication but the Coupe has catches that need to door post striker to be adjusted properly for them to latch safely and for the push button to engage. There is also a child lock lever in the actual striker plate that may be partially engaged
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Post by Warwick on Jul 11, 2021 13:19:38 GMT
.... Then use a bent piece of wire to hook out the spring clip, allowing the handle to be removed.... Plus a word of warning. In Australia, these clips were know as Jesus clips. This was due to the exclamation often made by the uninitiated, when the clip disengaged when prising it free, and flew off and vanished. |
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Post by harvey on Jul 11, 2021 13:23:45 GMT
.... Then use a bent piece of wire to hook out the spring clip, allowing the handle to be removed.... Plus a word of warning. In Australia, these clips were know as Jesus clips. This was due to the exclamation often made by the uninitiated, when the clip disengaged when prising it free, and flew off and vanished. The way to avoid the clips flying off is to push them on further, rather than hooking them off. |
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Post by tarnowl on Jul 12, 2021 6:27:09 GMT
.... Then use a bent piece of wire to hook out the spring clip, allowing the handle to be removed.... Plus a word of warning. In Australia, these clips were know as Jesus clips. This was due to the exclamation often made by the uninitiated, when the clip disengaged when prising it free, and flew off and vanished. I should have said that. Certainly they are apt to do that!😂 |
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