RR Front passenger door won't open

[MiRR95]

I have a 1995 Range Rover with a front passeger door that will not open from inside or out. A mechanic and a body shop told me the tumbler in the door had failed, so the only way to fix it would be replace the entire door (used) or order the tumbler (and handle), all totaling approximately $800.

Can anyone suggest a different option? The door locks work perfectly fine, as do both handles. One thing that is notable, is that when you pull on the handle, the door lock tries to engage.

 

[RobertColunga]

I also experienced that same odd thing and it was so spendy to buy a new entire door together with the other Land Rover parts needed for it.

 

[socalrovershop]

wow did the guy really tell you that? dont worry all you need is a new passengers latch assembly it has super locked itself. the old latch will have to be broken off from the window assembly. roll down the passengers window down to access the latch. very common issue.