Hi guys. Just bought a '99 XJR, 74K miles, and it is great except one thing. Sometimes (not always) when I lock the car the drivers side rear door does not lock. The little silver button moves, and I can hear the lock motor whirring, but it doesn't quite move far enough to lock. If I lock it manually then when I return to the car and unlock it unlocks fine. Its just the locking.

Sorry to start off with such a boring little problem! Im hoping its something simple I can maybe fix myself ? Maybe a bit of lubrication or something needs tightening up ? If anyone can point me in the right direction Id be grateful. Does anyone know if there are instructions available online for dismantling the door trim to get at the mechanism ? Or should I get a Haynes manual or similar ?

Oh yes, one other thing. I now notice that the ceiling fabric above the rear passengers heads is hanging down slightly.(was too busy enjoying the drive to look up!)Any ideas how to fix that ?

Any help appreciated.
Cheers!

 

spary adhesive glue(expensive one is the best to use). and sometimes the chrome rod starts to rub on the chrome ring.. usually a little sanding fixes it..

 

Also, if door panel has been off, someone may have left a little of that nasty sticky black stuff that you cant get off your fingers without using solvent on the lock rod.

 

Thanks for the input guys.

The biggest concern is the headliner. The thought of getting it out and back in again makes me shudder. I dont suppose a Haynes type manual will cover that. Detailed instructions would be a real help.

 

well technically you have to re-re winshield.. i wud just got to a custom interior shop and have them glue it back.. on or a really good detailer..

 

Yeah we have good interior place. They come back looking brand new for $350.00

 

could possibly be a door latch actuator
been replacing those since the early 90"s,
headliner"s at our dealership we have an interior repair guy come out and repair headliners
removes headliner, removes old fabric and padding from headliner board and installs new fabric
sometimes there will be a wrinkle on both sides of the headliner towards the rear opening of the sunroof but usually comes out in time

 

Guys

Some spray-on grease between chrome ring and chrome rod fixed the door locking problem.

My local Jag dealer is asking $450 to repair the headliner. Seems about right from what I have been reading here.

Small but irritating problems solved !

 

good to hear

 

What kind/brand of spray on grease did you use to fix your sticking door lock button problem? My 98 VDP has the same issue.

Thanks.

 

Err...dont kow off the top of my head. Nothing special. Just that white spray grease you pick up at Schucks or similar places. I think its meant for door hinges etc. Its good for the electric aerial too.

Hope that helps.