DB9 Drivers door won't open!

[GilesS3]

Had my DB9 for one month - got in it today, arrived at my destination, and one pull of handle on inside should unlock doors, and second pull should open door.....
Guess what, it wouldnt unlock! Tried the button on dash, even removed 'emotional control unit' and tried that, but to no avail. Had to wind down window, and open door from outside, much to the amusement of present company, and my daughter in the passenger seat!!!!
I suppose that I will have to return car to dealer, but before I do, am I missing something??

[sharky67]

Happened to me. Cable has come off in door. Common problem. Dealer can fix in minutes

[GilesS3]

Thanks for that - will give them a call!

[LongLiveTazio]

Just the newness wearing off.

[rick-derby-]

if it is the door relaese cable that has detached it really is a five minute job and really simple, i can provide instructions if required,

[GilesS3]

Very good of you Rick, but it is under manufacturers warranty, so don't want to fiddle really! Have spoken to dealer, and am dropping by tomorrow and they are doing it while I wait, so it must be relatively easy!!

[josh bear]

hi All,

Don't wont to hijack this thread but I am having a similar problem. 09 V8 Vantage. Car autolocks when I drive off. Great. When I stop one pull does nothing, two pulls nothing. If I toggle the central locking switch I hear the clunk click noise and then the door will open. Any ideas? Is it the same thing?

thanks

josh

[rick-derby-]

hi josh yes probably, if it is the cable really easy fix

[josh bear]

thanks rick.

will ring AM and then take a run up in during lunch one day

best regards

Josh

[s.m.h.]

Happened to me with a customers car a few weeks ago.
Pretty embarrassing as I couldnt get out the bloody car...
Did figure that by firing the lock/unlock with the switch in the centre console it would let me out..
Rick, is it just a sticky or as I ended up doing, remove some of the slack out of the cable?

Edited to add - this was on a 08 Vantage not a 9

Edited by s.m.h. on Wednesday 20th January 20:39

[rick-derby-]

s.m.h. curious that car should have the later door latches and that fault is usually on the earlier cars so i would suspect the latch, looking at the latch there is an extra lever used on the jags, easily rectified without replacing just require the spare lever securing, 15 minute job, the most common issue is the cable ( not the cranked end that fits into the door release handle) but the outer cable that fits into a u shaped cut out in the door armrest usually a slack fit so with vibration such as shutting the door can dislodge it, very obvious when stripping, we secure with a dab of silicone sealer, as remember it will have to be able to be removed if the door card has to come off,

This is one of those issues that i will add a tutorial for as an easy fix 5 to 10 minutes tops and all that is required is an allen key and some silicon, (bathroom sealant, used on windows etc etc cheap and readily available)

The latches if this turns out to be the problem really should be left to a technician/mechanic, as getting it wrong could mean the door shuts and you are unable to open it, which would result in the door card being damaged to gain access.

s.m.h if your customer has issues let me know and I will pm you details for a permanent fix

[s.m.h.]

Thanks for that Rick, never know when I may need to pick your brains next....
May well PM you as there are some things Ive been asked and you may well know.

[rick-derby-]

s.m.h no problem at all

[Simonamvr]

Rick,
Having problem on vantage, can you send me details to fix please