Hi all
Had situation where driver door would not shut....would literally have to hold it closed when driving round corners.
No amount of pressing the remotes or buttons in the car would sort it.
Now it is just permanently closed shut (whilst everything else opens/closes/locks as it should
Is there anyone else who had this and how was it resolved please?
thanks Rob

Sorry to state the obvious but should have replaced the latch assembly whilst the door was open!

Now you will need to stand there with the remote and keep locking and unlocking until it gives in and unlocks... Do it with the window fully open and try slowly pulling the inner handle whilst unlocking it etc etc... If this fails to work then do a battery reset? Try the handle with the battery off? This may turn off the superlocks? As they are what stops you from opening the door from inside! Worse case, you will need to cut the striker bar off the car! Yep, it's as bad as it sounds!!!

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Thanks for the helpful replies gents, will give it a go today...including the key !

Hey guys
Got the door open again fairly quickly by just locking/unlocking with fobs but now back to where it wont stay closed.
Even when everything else locks and alarms, the door isnt latched....looks shut but you can pull it open and alarm goes off.
Any suggestions what I should do now please?
Am tempted to disconnect battery and see if that clears it?
thanks Rob

Have you tried lubing the mechanism. There used to be a bung on the 322 to squirt lube into near the lock mechanism. Wonder if it’s worth firing some lithium grease in there to see if it frees it up. There is nothing that can't be fixed with a hammer😜😜
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Kedgers wrote:

Hey guys
Got the door open again fairly quickly by just locking/unlocking with fobs but now back to where it wont stay closed.
Even when everything else locks and alarms, the door isnt latched....looks shut but you can pull it open and alarm goes off.
Any suggestions what I should do now please?
Am tempted to disconnect battery and see if that clears it?
thanks Rob

Thanks very much
Not got a clue how to get one or how to do that? has anyone got any links please?
thanks Rob

It's not a hard job if you have some mechanical skills, but I'm afraid it's far from basic...

Are you competent with vehicle mechanics sir?

Hi Cam-Tech-Craig
I cant really say Im proficient though if its a youtube type vid I can follow along and get things done.
I wouldnt know where to buy one of these either.
Maybe I need to get it down to my local independent specialist!?
thanks Rob

I had this on my car a few years ago - the passenger door suddenly wouldn't lock/stay closed. I understand that this was a not uncommon problem and was subject to a recall. See https://www.fullfatrr.com/forum/topic34164.html.

That’s really interesting thanks , will definitely look into it further & update everyone!