tim1781

Fine advice there! .... did exactly what you suggested and gave it a good dousing with WD40. Got hold of the button inside on the door and gave it a good workout .... then pop .... it unlocked!!!! Cheers!

Yes, sounds like that could be it. What is the best way to get the doorcard off without causing too much damage!? Sounds like a right pain as the screws are on the side of the door that hold it in place. Advice from people who've tackled this job would be much appreciated as I don't want to butcher the card.

Hi guys, Has anyone come across the problem where you cannot open the passenger (or any) door?? ... It won't open with the key or the inside handle, central locking or pulling the button up (with great force). Please give me some help before I resort to drastic measures to get the damn thing open!! The central locking solenoid is working as you can see the button lift a little but not enough and brute force won't lift it any higher! .... tried disconnecting the battery too so that it wouldn't kick in. Cheers, Tim. 94 M VR6 - Aqua Blue Pearl - 40mm lower eibach springs & upgrade BBS forged 15" wheels.

think it's got to be a new starter then guys!! I have looked on GSF and they didn't sound too much so i'll give ECP a go!! Cheers Guys!

Hi guys. I have read most of your posts regarding non-starters etc and the ignition switch but i've got a new one for you. Not having run the car for a couple of weeks, put the bonnet up etc checked the fluids ... turned the key and the starter turned once only, then (luckily) just saw a small puff of smoke ... closer investigation (and god knows how I found it) showed the copper earth strap between the starter body and the solenoid to be corroded and just came off in my hand!! .. with a tell-tale molten bit of copper at one end. It's about 3/4 inch long and i'm just wondering if it's a one-off with my car or have some of you other VR boys had the same thing??? ... anyway ... leads onto my question ... what's the easiest way to change the starter!!! ... it's a bit tight in there so do you have to remove any hoses etc if doing the job from the top. Ps. sorry for the long text, but have searched and couldn't find the same problem. PPS I have tried starting the car by bridging the 2 broken earth terminals and yes, it does try to go ... and then eats cheap crocodile clips and cable!! I hope to hear something soon! tim