Just replaced driver door exterior lock, interior panel is off. Door is now locked and won't open with either interior or exterior handle. I can see the rods inside the door but haven't pulled them correctly to open door Thanks Bill

We, meaning my husband and me as helper) rather than breaking the interior panel, which a replacement is difficult to find, removed the broken outside door handle, and maneuvered the rod manually, simulating the movements of the door handle. The door opened and we clicked the child lock off and then replaced the exterior handle.

those door latches use a very tense spring that engage the closing mechansim. If the handle lifts without any restiction at all,,the sping is missing...if the handle when pulled or lifted offers slight resistance,this means it is very weak and needs replaced. it does not have enough rigidity to release the lock works from the lock pin that is fixed to the inside door facing.

The relay rod inside the door has broken (not likely), one of the retaining clips that hold it in place are broken (most likely) or the tab on the door handle assembly is broken (again not likely). to gain access you will have to remove the door panel. You did not say whether the handle you are having a problem with is the interior or exterior but to remove the door panel you will need to have the door open, you might want to purchase a Haynes or Chilton manual for your car to get the proper instruction if you have never removed one before.

Sounds as tho your lock linkages have came loose from the door lock mechanism. The door panel will have to be removed to check and repair the problem.

Jaguar 2000-06 - Locks & Lock Systems
Power Door Locks - Removal & Installation

Door Lock Switch
Door Lock Diagnosis & Testing

1. Visually inspect the following:
   Misaligned door(s), hood or luggage compartment lid Door latches Actuating rod Exterior door handle Interior door handle Door lock cylinder Cable Luggage compartment lid exterior release switch Fuse(s) Wiring harness Electrical connector Door lock actuator Remote transmitter batteries Vehicle battery Remote transmitter Door lock switch Front electronic module
2. If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next step.

Door Lock Motor
Coupe And Convertible

1. Turn ignition key to position II.
2. Motor door glass to fully raised position.
3. Turn ignition key to position O.
4. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
5. Remove door casing for access.
6. Remove door water shedder.
7. Position PVC secondary water shedder for access.
8. Slacken and remove the door glass rear runner lower securing screws.
9. Reposition door glass rear runner. Mark the position of the glass rear runner upper securing screw.
10. Slacken and remove the upper securing screw and move the runner away from the glass.
11. Disconnect door handle and lock barrel (driver door only) operating rods from latch links.
12. Slacken and remove the three latch assembly securing screws and position latch for access.
13. Remove latch motor harness multiplug from mounting bracket and disconnect multiplug.
14. Release operating cable from door handle. Move inner door handle to the locked position. Remove operating cable outer abutment from support bracket. Disconnect cable inner from door inner handle.
15. Remove lock motor assembly from door.
16. To install, reverse removal procedure.
    
    
    

    Fig. Removing door lock actuator
    

Sedan

1. Remove the door window glass
2. Detach the interior door handle.
3. Detach the actuator remote cable from the interior door handle.
4. Remove the interior door handle.
5. Detach the door window glass run.
6. Remove the exterior door handle retaining screws.
7. Remove the front door actuator retaining screws.
8. Reposition the front door actuator and exterior handle.
9. Remove the front door actuator and exterior handle.
10. Disconnect the front door actuator remote cable.
11. Detach the door lock cylinder connecting rod (1).
12. Detach the exterior door handle connecting rod (2).
13. Remove the front door actuator (3).
14. To install, reverse removal procedure.
    
    
    

    Fig. Removing door lock motor-Sedan
    

Hope this helps.

remove the screws that fasten the interior door panel to the door.  Visually inspect the handle assembly. there will be two cables that connect the handle and lock button to the door lock assembly.  I would bet that the L-shaped end of the interior door handle cable broke.  The replacement is self explanatory for the handle. Google the door lock assembly which isn't as visable.  Bob

Order the exterior door handle AND the clip that attaches the rod to the exterior handle from your local dealership ( any part in the salvage yard will have at least as much wear as the one U are replacing ) Also order a can of touch up paint matching your car. After you have the parts and have painted the new exterior handle, roll down the window and remove the interior door panel. ( instructions have been posted at 'replace door lock buttom' ) Two nuts, one on each side, hold the broken handle in place and must be removed ( DON'T loose them ). Loosen the rod from the clip at the top to allow a bit more room, But take note on the way it is attached ( you will need to reattach the rod to new handle ) To install new mechanism put the new clip on the rod, carefully place the gasket and the new handle in place and install nuts to secure. Test the door handle and make sure it works. Reinstall interior door panel.

Take the door panel off the inside of the door. (Should involve screws at the bottom, plus bolts through the interior handle. Then pull out at the bottom, and lift upward Google for expedition door panel removal for more specifics if needed).

It sounds like the exterior handle linkage is binding against the lock button linkage. Actually looking in while pulling the handle would confirm. You then should be able to just bend the rods a bit to move them apart.

hate to tell you.. only way involves destroying door panel to get inside to find problem....

you will have to take the panel off to see why the inner lock/activator isnt working properly, besides youll have to take it off to fix it anyway.Maybe as simple as a bent handle to lock rod being bent and no longer long enough to activate lock correctly.youll just have to look and see.Let me know what you find