The central locking solinoid on the drivers side needs replacing, I cannot remove the cable that goes into the door handle. I have slacken the screw behind the grommet on the door. but the door handle is still fixed permantly in place, is there another screw somewhere that needs to be removed, on the door handle assembly? sothat I can remove the door locking mechanism and fit the replacement.

Bob, March 2009

hi bob! Really sorry i haven't a solution but the reason i'm adding onto this thread is that i have the exact same problem! i have bought a second hand door to use the donor solenoid mechanism but cannot remove the solenoid mechism from the handle....i dont see any way how to remove the cable at either end (is it a complete unit and not meant to be seperated from the 2 cables going to the inner and outer handles do u think?) and i too have loosened the screw behind rubber grommet but it doesnt seem to do anything!!!! I woud be most grateful if you could add onto this thread if you found a solution cos i've spent ages trying to solve this and my blood pressures going through the roof and my wifes scared to talk to me! lol

stephen, October 2009