Omega Owners Forum

Please login or register.

Login with username, password and session length
Advanced search  

News:

Please check the Forum Guidelines at the top of the Newbie section

Pages: [1] 2  All   Go Down

Author Topic: Drivers door jammed  (Read 3762 times)

0 Members and 2 Guests are viewing this topic.

fudgee

  • Intermediate Member
  • ***
  • Offline Offline
  • Gender: Male
  • Surrey
  • Posts: 379
    • View Profile
Drivers door jammed
« on: 23 October 2020, 10:56:58 »
I've just replaced the drivers door lock mechanism and solenoid as previous one had failed and now the door is closed and will not open from the inside or outside.
When i first replaced it and closed the door it would open from the inside only so its definitely something to do with the handle. Now it wont open at all.
Is there anybody remotely near south london who could fix this for me. I dont mind a drive up the motorway somewhere.
Just had new pads and discs, rear exhaust in January, new bosch battery,  brand new alternator, and literally this week had a new water pump and timing belt kit done. Only done 75000 so a shame to scrap it but Ive lost all patience with it. 2003 2.2 cd auto
Logged

johnnydog

  • Omega Baron
  • *****
  • Offline Offline
  • Gender: Male
  • Lancashire
  • Posts: 2078
    • 3.2 Elite sal & est x3!
    • View Profile
Re: Drivers door jammed
« Reply #1 on: 23 October 2020, 13:51:39 »
Does the exterior handle have any resistance or is it very light to operate with out any effort? Are you certain that the rods and ball / sockets are correctly located. If you are happy they are, then I can only think that the lock mechanism is faulty or jammed. Did you test the 'claw' where it contacts the striker before shutting the door?  Doesn't help you to open the door at this stage to check it though....
Logged
2002 3.2 Elite saloon, 2003 3.2 Elite saloon & estate

johnnydog

  • Omega Baron
  • *****
  • Offline Offline
  • Gender: Male
  • Lancashire
  • Posts: 2078
    • 3.2 Elite sal & est x3!
    • View Profile
Re: Drivers door jammed
« Reply #2 on: 23 October 2020, 13:52:18 »
If you haven't replaced the door card, you stand a better chance to get open it from inside - if the door card is fitted, then you may have resort to breaking the door card. Being a CD you stand a reasonable chance of finding a replacement door card if it has to be damaged to gain access.
« Last Edit: 23 October 2020, 13:57:26 by johnnydog »
Logged
2002 3.2 Elite saloon, 2003 3.2 Elite saloon & estate

Doctor Gollum

  • Get A Life!!
  • *****
  • Offline Offline
  • Gender: Male
  • In a colds and darks puddleses
  • Posts: 29937
  • If you can't eat them, join them...
    • Feetses.
    • View Profile
Re: Drivers door jammed
« Reply #3 on: 23 October 2020, 13:52:26 »
I am working at Gatwick tonight. Can't promise anything but can certainly have a look...

Bring the old latch with you  ;)
Logged
Onanists always think outside the box.

robson

  • Omega Knight
  • *****
  • Offline Offline
  • Gender: Male
  • Nr Ashford Kent
  • Posts: 1835
    • 2.6 facelift 2003
    • View Profile
Re: Drivers door jammed
« Reply #4 on: 23 October 2020, 15:40:10 »
It is possible to get  limited access to the lock without breaking the door card I have done it
Logged

fudgee

  • Intermediate Member
  • ***
  • Offline Offline
  • Gender: Male
  • Surrey
  • Posts: 379
    • View Profile
Re: Drivers door jammed
« Reply #5 on: 23 October 2020, 17:47:04 »
That could be a lifesaver. Wherabouts and what time?
« Last Edit: 23 October 2020, 17:49:00 by fudgee »
Logged

fudgee

  • Intermediate Member
  • ***
  • Offline Offline
  • Gender: Male
  • Surrey
  • Posts: 379
    • View Profile
Re: Drivers door jammed
« Reply #6 on: 23 October 2020, 17:50:54 »
The door card is still off fortunately.
The handle definitely feels light with hardly any resistance.

Logged

fudgee

  • Intermediate Member
  • ***
  • Offline Offline
  • Gender: Male
  • Surrey
  • Posts: 379
    • View Profile
Re: Drivers door jammed
« Reply #7 on: 23 October 2020, 17:54:06 »
Quote from: johnnydog on 23 October 2020, 13:51:39
Does the exterior handle have any resistance or is it very light to operate with out any effort? Are you certain that the rods and ball / sockets are correctly located. If you are happy they are, then I can only think that the lock mechanism is faulty or jammed. Did you test the 'claw' where it contacts the striker before shutting the door?  Doesn't help you to open the door at this stage to check it though....

I closed the door a good few times and each time it would only open from the inside and not the outside.
Then all of a sudden it would not open from the inside either
Logged

Doctor Gollum

  • Get A Life!!
  • *****
  • Offline Offline
  • Gender: Male
  • In a colds and darks puddleses
  • Posts: 29937
  • If you can't eat them, join them...
    • Feetses.
    • View Profile
Re: Drivers door jammed
« Reply #8 on: 23 October 2020, 18:24:00 »
Say 19:30 or so at McDonald's south terminal.
Quote from: fudgee on 23 October 2020, 17:47:04
That could be a lifesaver. Wherabouts and what time?

Apologies, thought I had posted this half an hour ago. Offer still stands
« Last Edit: 23 October 2020, 18:31:47 by Doctor Gollum »
Logged
Onanists always think outside the box.

fudgee

  • Intermediate Member
  • ***
  • Offline Offline
  • Gender: Male
  • Surrey
  • Posts: 379
    • View Profile
Re: Drivers door jammed
« Reply #9 on: 23 October 2020, 18:34:04 »
I'll see you there  :y
Logged

Doctor Gollum

  • Get A Life!!
  • *****
  • Offline Offline
  • Gender: Male
  • In a colds and darks puddleses
  • Posts: 29937
  • If you can't eat them, join them...
    • Feetses.
    • View Profile
Re: Drivers door jammed
« Reply #10 on: 23 October 2020, 18:41:26 »
 :y
Logged
Onanists always think outside the box.

fudgee

  • Intermediate Member
  • ***
  • Offline Offline
  • Gender: Male
  • Surrey
  • Posts: 379
    • View Profile
Re: Drivers door jammed
« Reply #11 on: 23 October 2020, 22:55:03 »
Many many thanks to Doctor Gollum who very kindly met me tonight and gave up his free time to inspect the jammed door.
Within 2 minutes he had the door open and after removing the replacement mechanism he then very quickly diagnosed the problem as yet another faulty unit.
He showed me exactly what part of the mechanism was causing the problem and more importantly, how to open the bloody door until I source another unit :D
Fingers crossed I can find one before too long :y



Logged

Doctor Gollum

  • Get A Life!!
  • *****
  • Offline Offline
  • Gender: Male
  • In a colds and darks puddleses
  • Posts: 29937
  • If you can't eat them, join them...
    • Feetses.
    • View Profile
Re: Drivers door jammed
« Reply #12 on: 23 October 2020, 22:57:19 »
Ok, to update:

1. The internal mechanism of the original latch had failed, the handle mechanism return spring was weak and the release striker was loose on its shaft and consequently out of position.

2. The new mechanism is failed, this time the striker catch is binding and worn internally resulting in the handle mechanism not having enough movement to release the latch. Got it to work once from the handle.

A fully working and less worn latch required to sort. On the plus side, the lock motor works...
Logged
Onanists always think outside the box.

Doctor Gollum

  • Get A Life!!
  • *****
  • Offline Offline
  • Gender: Male
  • In a colds and darks puddleses
  • Posts: 29937
  • If you can't eat them, join them...
    • Feetses.
    • View Profile
Re: Drivers door jammed
« Reply #13 on: 23 October 2020, 23:00:17 »
Quote from: fudgee on 23 October 2020, 22:55:03
Many many thanks to Doctor Gollum who very kindly met me tonight and gave up his free time to inspect the jammed door.
Within 2 minutes he had the door open and after removing the replacement mechanism he then very quickly diagnosed the problem as yet another faulty unit.
He showed me exactly what part of the mechanism was causing the problem and more importantly, how to open the bloody door until I source another unit :D
Fingers crossed I can find one before too long :y
You're welcome ;) Pity we weren't able to completely fix it, but at least now the door can be opened, if only from the inside...

Nice to meet you as well :y
Logged
Onanists always think outside the box.

johnnydog

  • Omega Baron
  • *****
  • Offline Offline
  • Gender: Male
  • Lancashire
  • Posts: 2078
    • 3.2 Elite sal & est x3!
    • View Profile
Re: Drivers door jammed
« Reply #14 on: 24 October 2020, 00:10:14 »
Quote from: fudgee on 23 October 2020, 22:55:03
Fingers crossed I can find one before too long :y

Replied to your PM fudgee... :y
Logged
2002 3.2 Elite saloon, 2003 3.2 Elite saloon & estate
Pages: [1] 2  All   Go Up
« previous next »
 

Page created in 0.013 seconds with 21 queries.