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[williexjr]

Good evening gentlemen.

Had this problem for a couple of months now but I really need to try and sort it now.

2002 2.2 deisel.  The front passenger door lock is jammed. All other doors lock/unlock without any issues.

How can I get the door to open to remove the door card to enable me to get into the 'workings' of the mechanism?

Any help in this matter would be great.....I'm at a loss!!!!

[Shackeng]

Have you tried pliers on the internal unlock knob? They can be really stiff if the motor switch has failed. On my Elite when the switch had failed, if I inadvertantly locked it with the deadlock, I had to use pliers and a piece of rag to lift the selector to unlock.

If you have tried all this you may have to sacrifice the door card to get in, and pick up a spare from the scrappies.

[williexjr]

Thank you for your reply....No, I haven't tried using pliers but I will give that a go and let you know how it goes.

Thanks again - always appreciate the helpful knowledge 

[Diamond Black Geezer]

In theory you should be able to pull up the locking pin with pliers, so I second that. Also a replacement will be pence from a fellow OOFer, also they're the same as on Cavs, Astras Corsas etc.... so not hard to course replacement 

[williexjr]

 


Again, the owners club members have came to my rescue. Thank you!

The button pulled up with a little force using pliers and I reckon I can live with pushing and pulling the knob manually in future.



The bad news is my 'CHECK COOLANT' warning came on and when I parked the car I noticed coolant pouring from behind the area of the drivers wheel.....too dark and wet to check it tonight though

[Steve B]

Again, the owners club members have came to my rescue. Thank you!

The button pulled up with a little force using pliers and I reckon I can live with pushing and pulling the knob manually in future.



The bad news is my 'CHECK COOLANT' warning came on and when I parked the car I noticed coolant pouring from behind the area of the drivers wheel.....too dark and wet to check it tonight though

Or you could replace the door locking solenoid. By putting a wanted ad on here...Easy job to do 

[Shackeng]

Again, the owners club members have came to my rescue. Thank you!

The button pulled up with a little force using pliers and I reckon I can live with pushing and pulling the knob manually in future.



The bad news is my 'CHECK COOLANT' warning came on and when I parked the car I noticed coolant pouring from behind the area of the drivers wheel.....too dark and wet to check it tonight though

Remember not to use the deadlock, and you can pull it up by hand until you fix the microswitch.

[williexjr]

Hmmmmm.......I've used the deadlock and I can still pull it up by hand



The coolant problem is now priority, though I will try and source the 'micro switch' from here

[dbug]

Hmmmmm.......I've used the deadlock and I can still pull it up by hand



The coolant problem is now priority, though I will try and source the 'micro switch' from here

Probably the HBV - behind the engine drivers side - 3 cooling pipes attached plus thin vac pipe to the top

[williexjr]

 .......Is this going to be a costly repair?

[05omegav6]

.......Is this going to be a costly repair?

About £40 and some knuckle bruising

[williexjr]

Hello folks....

I have finally got round to having more of a look at my leak!!!!

I took the car round to a friend who has a ramp and it looks like the coolant was leaking from the 'night heater' thing....below the airbox / behind the off side fog lamp.

Now initially when I noticed this leak, it looked like quite a lot but it took no more than 1 litre to top up again.
I then drove the car to my friends place, which is about 10 miles (of slow very very busy motorway) and the car hadn't lost a drop....and there was no signs of it leaking. STRANGE!

The unit itself is very badly corroded and there are signs of coolant on its exterior. I reckon it's only a matter of time before it bursts altogether.

I noticed two rubber hoses going to the top of said 'thingy'.....can you guys tell me if I can link these two pipes and do away with said 'thingy' altogether?

I never use it.....it's something that heats the car with the ignition off, I believe?


So guys, can I bypass it?


Cheers.

[Andy B]

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I never use it.....it's something that heats the car with the ignition off, I believe?


So guys, can I bypass it?


Cheers.

You don't get a choice in whether you use it.  It runs at low ambient temps (no idea what temp it triggers at) and runs to assist the engine in getting the coolant up to temp faster. Some car makers have a similar set up but have the ability to do as you suggest ie tell it to start a 10/15 mins before you set off to work so you have a pre-warmed engine for your journey.

No reason why you can't by-pass it though. 

[williexjr]

Thanks....

What is the 'thing' called?  I presume it would be an expensive part to replace?

[Andy B]

Thanks....

What is the 'thing' called?  I presume it would be an expensive part to replace?

maybe a diesel pre heater ...... Espacher is a big name in that kind of thing. www.eberspacher.com