Sliding door stuck shut

[tim & angie]

Help please?

Our sliding side door is stuck in the closed position (diesel tin-top). Ive checked all the fuses and they seem fine, all other cabin bits seem to work (lights, blinds, central locking) but the damn door wont open from either inside or out. Any suggestions before i try to take the inner door card off? Perhaps its just a coincidence but we had to call the AA out for a jump start last week (lights left on!) and i dont think the side door has been opened since.

Tim

P.s. has anyone ever fitted a warning buzzer to warn of lights left on?

[francophile1947]

A good thump on the inside of the door normally works, but I'm not sure where. If you do a search, there's loads of threads on the same subject.

[tim & angie]

Great advice francophile1947.

I checked some previous threads and gave it a few good thumps about 1/2 way up the door: bingo, the door opened and now seems to be working fine. One previous thread noted that this was quite common after having a flat battery so that ties in with our little 'lights on' issue! I will have to investigate getting a warning buzzer wired into the lighting circuit.

Many thanks Tim

[teenmal]

Great advice francophile1947.

I checked some previous threads and gave it a few good thumps about 1/2 way up the door: bingo, the door opened and now seems to be working fine. One previous thread noted that this was quite common after having a flat battery so that ties in with our little 'lights on' issue! I will have to investigate getting a warning buzzer wired into the lighting circuit.

Many thanks Tim

Hi Tim,I would check your vehicle for the lights on warning function as it may be disconnected(most have this fitted from new)

Cheers.