drivers door wont open

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Sep 18, 2013 | 08:10 PM

jkittre777

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drivers door wont open

When I attempt to open the drivers door from the inside, the door unlocks, but I can not open the door. I have to roll the window down to get out. Any ideas?
Thank you. 2000 vp

Sep 19, 2013 | 08:08 AM

vincent661983

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door cable

Sep 20, 2013 | 09:12 AM

jkittre777

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It was the cable . Not broke, but stretched . Added a spacer and all is good

Sep 22, 2013 | 02:28 PM

Lear45

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Welsh Enterprises has a nice replacement. Not too bad to change. Worth having around as a spare.

XJ8 Front Door Handle Repair Cable
part number: GNC1101CBL
Jaguar XJ8 front door handle repair cable. The release cable on XJ8 door handles is a known problem....More
$55.95