205 door lock jammed

Ah - thanks. Is the idea to reach up inside the door and try to pull the button down manually? (I'll try it when it gets light!)

nick

On models without central locking there's a linkage inside the door near/below the button which doesn't always return (downwards) properly. You can reach it with the door trim off but it's fiddly.

The problem I had with the 205 was the outside handle, the one you lift to open the door, seized up, and did not return fully, which in turn prevented the door from locking. Solution was to take handle off, and get some oil into lever pivot. Then apply plasters to scratched hands.

Thanks (esp for the health care advice...) How does one remove the handle?

NJ

Sort of - that's not a bad way of thinking where to get your hand (at least on the one I had) but there's some leverage in there so the effect isn't the same. In the front passenger door of our 205 the lock stopped returning and I had to add a spring (attached with coat-hanger wire!)

Chris

Take the inner panel off and you will see a nut at either end of the handle. And watch the little tie rods.

Thanks!

nj