Drivers Door Handle Not Working XTYPE 2003

Drivers Door Handle Not Working XTYPE 2003

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neal1980

Original Poster:

2,574 posts

240 months

Saturday 5th January 2013
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Hi,

I have a Jaguar Xtype 2.0D and the door handle outside the car started to not work everytime, you had to do it a few times to get in. Now it doesnt work at all. I searched the forums and found its a common problem and you have to adjust some rod after removing the door card.

I have removed the door card and cant see any rod to adjust at all.

Anyone have an ideas??

Thanks

Neal

oldboyswithtoys

65 posts

178 months

Saturday 5th January 2013
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There is no adjustment in the rod you have to fit a modified part.

Ynox

1,712 posts

180 months

Sunday 6th January 2013
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Had the same problem on my old man's X type.

Tried lubricating the locking mechanism? That helped it for me (a crap load of WD40 followed by lithium grease). May still be the case we'll have to do a proper fix but it'll help for the time being.

CarbonXKR

1,275 posts

223 months

Sunday 6th January 2013
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Had ours fixed under warranty. It is some plastic part that they fit apparently. Common problem they said.

Mon Ami Mate

6,589 posts

269 months

Sunday 6th January 2013
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Push gently against the door with your knee while opening the handle. I don't know why it works, but it does.

D414JLJ

13 posts

59 months

Friday 19th January
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Wow! As above, I don't know why it works, all I know, is that I just tried this AND it works. HUGE Thanks

D414JLJ

13 posts

59 months

Friday 19th January
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Wow! As above, I don't know why it works, all I know, is that I just tried this AND it works. HUGE Thanks