I just bought a 99 Disco 2, from a female friend. She told me I would not be able to lock the doors. I have researched the issue & first thought it was the atcuators. I took it to a dealership & they said I need to replace all the latches at $400 a pop. The latches still click, just won't release the locks. I just went and put the key in the door & it did a 360. Is the key suppose to be able to do that? And also, does this sound like the source of the problem? If so, what do I do next to fix this problem?

 

That is your problem, I would suggest you replace the drivers door latch, buy a used one from Roverlandparts.com.
You might want to PM me this morning with your tele number and I can walk you thru this.

 

Get in touch with Mike, he can walk you through this over the phone easily. Then post your results back on here so others can get the info.

 

Thanks you guys. Finally, some straight talk! I called a locksmith tonight to replace the lock will that be of any help. My thinking is since the latched are clicking the problem lies in the lock. Does that make any sense? Or should I hold off until I talk with disco mike?

 

Careful with those "female friends"... that's how I ended up with my Disco and have put over $1000 in parts into it!! (I'll bet she said, "it only needs a couple things.." lol)
But yes, talk to Mike. The last thing you want to do is start throwing parts and money at it. You don't want to tear into the door panel anymore than you have to. I have a Disco 1 and replaced the door handle and latch... was about an all day project.

Eric

 

Never buy a car from a woman, they never take care of them, to busy putting on my makeup to pay attention to my car...I mean she's to busy...ah forget it.

 

Ha! No she only neglected to tell me one little bitty thing - the radiator was full of water! Other than that, she did pretty good with the upkeep

 

LOL!! That is exactly what I am talking about, you will need a new water pump soon because the bearings in it were not lubricated when she had water in it.
You can run water for a few hundred miles but not long term, one of the many things that engine coolant does is lubricate the waterpump bearings.

I am not bashing your friend or woman in general, I love women, especially nak...

 

As you know, there is only one key access on a DII, the driver's door. I bought a new to me 2001 DII last week, I have been taking care of little things, and creating bigger things for the last several days. I bought an additional remote, the truck only came with one. I haven't had time to have it programmed yet. I thought that I would try the key just for kicks, the key just spins 360 in the lock......What gives? can you get a new tumbler, do you need an entire new lock? Any ideas? I noted this post with a similar issue but no report on the outcome. Thanks Phil

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Mike, I am having the same problems, my driver's side door is shut, and will not unlock or lock. The door handle does not work, the outside key does not work and I know it is not super locked as I can still hear the super lock bolt engage and disengage. I have the door panel pulled back as much as possible but cannot seem to get the actuator to disengage. Can anyone offer advice? THanks