Drivers door not locking

[Y7DEN]

My drivers door has suddenly stopped locking.

Any ideas?

Thanks

Den

>> Edited by y7den on Thursday 1st September 20:14

[JAZ 34]

Den,

I had exactely the same as you on my M400. I had it fixed at first service though. When I contacted the factory they had two solutions to try.....

1. Remove the little nipple on the actual base set into the door - behind the claw part of the inside door handle. This will enable the handle to push inwards further.

2. There is a screw behind the door handle, make sure this is tight.

Hope this helps,

JAZ 34

>> Edited by JAZ 34 on Thursday 1st September 20:49

[mr2turbo300]

If you don't get the actuator clicking noise then the actuator may have become unplugged (it did on mine). Take the door lining off (using Joust's guide) and follow the actuator connector back to halfway down the door. On mine there was a spade connector that had come loose.
Good Luck.

[joust]

www.lotus-elise.org.uk/noble/svc_door.htm

You can then follow the wiring and check the things above.

J

[y7den]

Thanks Rob, Justin & Jamie.

Rob had the answer..made easier by Jousts excellent pictorial idiots guide to dismantling your car door.

Thanks again guys.

Den