Door won't unlock from inside but will from outside

jagRoar · Post by **jagRoar** » Thu Apr 08, 2021 9:35 am

Hello all

I took my door card off on the drivers side to change the memory button switches for a fresher set but when I tried to open the door from the inside, the window would drop but the door would not unlock. I would have to open the window and open the door using the exterior handle. I tried the window reset thinking it wasn't dropping enough, but found it clearly was. I then put the original buttons back thinking they had caused an issue but the door not opening from the inside has persisted. I reattached the cable to the door car interior handle - I didn't think there was a wrong way to do it but I've still got the problem. Any ideas? Guess I will take it off again and reinvestigate but pretty sure it's all connected correctly... I'm pretty handy on a car, and can tackle most jobs, changed suspension, brakes, exhaust, timing chains etc etc so I like to think I haven't made an error.

scm · Post by **scm** » Thu Apr 08, 2021 11:03 am

jagRoar wrote: ↑Thu Apr 08, 2021 9:35 am... I like to think I haven't made an error.

If it was working before you removed the door card, and isn't now you've put it back, the odds are that you have ....

jagRoar · Post by **jagRoar** » Thu Apr 08, 2021 2:17 pm

RPSN · Post by **RPSN** » Thu Apr 08, 2021 2:31 pm

I've attached the F-Type Workshop Manual document.....'Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems'. Plenty of good info in it which may help.

On pages 111 onwards there is a symptom chart and pinpoint tests. It covers.....”Door will not open when using the interior door handle - Exterior door handle functions normally.” It shows numerous procedures to rectify the fault (including diagrams).

If you still don't have any joy, you could try doing a battery reset? Not saying it'll work but worth a go.

jagRoar · Post by **jagRoar** » Thu Apr 08, 2021 3:31 pm

Thank you so much. That is an amazing help.

RPSN · Post by **RPSN** » Thu Apr 08, 2021 3:36 pm

Hope you get it sorted

jagRoar · Post by **jagRoar** » Wed Apr 21, 2021 12:28 pm

All fixed! Didn't clip the cable in both places it needed to be. School boy error.

RPSN · Post by **RPSN** » Wed Apr 21, 2021 1:10 pm

jagRoar wrote: ↑Wed Apr 21, 2021 12:28 pm All fixed! Didn't clip the cable in both places it needed to be. School boy error.

Nice work!

scm · Post by **scm** » Wed Apr 21, 2021 1:26 pm

Now where did I put my "I told you so" T-shirt?

RPSN · Post by **RPSN** » Wed Apr 21, 2021 1:38 pm

scm wrote: ↑Wed Apr 21, 2021 1:26 pm Now where did I put my "I told you so" T-shirt?

Not you again with your sarcastic comments! Haven't you got anything better to do?

'Helpful' T-shirt would be more appropriate!

Door won't unlock from inside but will from outside

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