Xsara rear passenger door.

simonelsey · Unread post by **simonelsey** » 24 Mar 2007, 18:09

Hi , DOe anyone now anythnig about the doors on a 2000 xsara hdi.

The door will not open , from inside or out . Seems handle/latch not working , Can hear central locking opening/moving .

Is it a difficult problem seeing as cannot open the door .

Any advice welcomed.

Unread post by **CitroJim** » 25 Mar 2007, 09:33

This used to be a very common problem on Pug 205s and the like. Usually caused by a sticky lock mechanism. You'll most likely find the door release is stuck in the open position and a touch of WD40 around the latch mechanism and it's linkage rods will fix it. The problem is, getting it there

The only way I ever found was to carefully remove the door card from within. Not an easy job at all but possible. You may have to remove seats

to gain sufficient access.

Good luck!

simonelsey · Unread post by **simonelsey** » 25 Mar 2007, 21:30

Had a look today , cannot get arm rests off as stupid star screws . Anyone now what size and what the star heads are called.

I think the contorol arms have poped off as when I locked up the other day I heard a clang as the motor operated .

I feel pretty confident if I can get the right tool.

jeremy · Unread post by **jeremy** » 25 Mar 2007, 21:37

the star shaped socket headed screws are Torx headed. Your best bet is to buy a collection of bits like those illustrated in the link which will mean you can deal with most that you will find in your Xsara.

http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/produ ... and/clarke