Door won't open

[Storer]

After getting it properly wet yesterday the electrics are playing up. Drivers door and boot won't open. Passenger door OK.

Worked once to get car out of garage but when I tried to get out the door wouldn't open. Had to use the cable pull.

Any suggestions please.

[neil0205]

Your door elecs are rotted. First of all open the boot if you know how ;-) Then remove the connections on the black box for doors/windows.Leave disconnected for 30 secs, reconnect. That should reset your problem.
Next on the list, remove door cards, (very easy approx 6 allen key bolts). Get to the wires which some brain-box in TVR decided to leave sitting in the bottom of the door surrounded in water.
Clean the connections or replace them, they`re not that expensive. Then clean/replace the wires/connections to the magnetic door sensor.
Check all drainage holes make sure they`re clear, I added a few more with a 6mm drill bit.
Put all back together and you`ve just saved yourself £300 at a autoelectricians.
Whilst you have the door cards off retrim them and get rid of that tweed!

[Ireland]

[FeelTheNoise]

I had a problem which caused the boot and drivers door not to open - turned out to be one of the fuses. Unfortunately the fuseboard diagram in the owners manual didn't match what was in the car. I now have the 'glow' fuses so should be easier next time!

Rgds,
Phil

[Storer]

Thanks for the info guys. I will call the dealer this morning to find out how to get in if this happens again. I need to get into the boot to check the fuses.

I have never seen "glow" fuses. What are they?

[Byker28i]

Steve heath sells them as a kit for the car or packs of a few. They glow via a small led when they blow so help you identify which one has gone.

https://delta.securesslhost.net/~shenglt/catalog/i...

[FUBAR]

Blimey, you where quick Dave. Grr

Here, have a picture too

[Storer]

Those fuses look like a good idea.

All fixed now. It was a fuse.

Thanks guys for the info.

[markh1]

Talking of doors not opening...my passenger door wont open now. Previously you had to wiggle the button on the wing mirror a bit to get to open so I guess this is the problem. How do I get it off and where can I get replacements??

Thanks,

Mark