Xantia OSR Door

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. - 23 Feb 2006 22:50 GMT

all of a suddenly, the rear offside door on my Xantia will not open.

central locking works from inside or out, locks work, but the OSR
door will not open. it did once but I wasn't in a place where I could
lubricate or investigate the fault.

any ideas how to get the door open ?

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Slim - 24 Feb 2006 17:57 GMT

It's a fairly common problem.

You have to get the door panel off from the inside, then smash the lock
to bits with a screwdriver, then replace the lock, I think they are
about £85. from citroen.

As far as I know there is no other way and I have done a few of these.

Regards.
Slim

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. - 24 Feb 2006 22:43 GMT

> It's a fairly common problem.
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> Slim

f.ck that for a game of soldiers.

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Rob Beech - 25 Feb 2006 13:26 GMT

>> It's a fairly common problem.
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> f.ck that for a game of soldiers.

My suggestion would be similar. get out the other side.
Whilst its worth it if you need it, if you dont its not. its not something
i'd do.

Rob

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. - 25 Feb 2006 15:22 GMT

>>> It's a fairly common problem.
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> Rob

sheesh. seems a bit drastic. the door did open when I opened and
closed the central locking a few dozen times, I loaded the car and
closed the door as I wasn't in a position to inspect or lube whatever
it is which is sticking.

supposing I do manage to get the bugger open, which bit is sticking ?

I don't mind having the door trim off when I'm good and ready and I've
got the right clip release tool.

thanks for any tips.

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