Jaguar Repair: front door locks on XJ6, door locks, turning the key


Question
I have a 1987 XJ6 on which the front door locks do not work - not even manually.  They do not work manually or by turning the key in the driver side door.  I can't figure out how to access them or what may be wrong.  The rear locks will work manually.  Any thoughts?

Answer
Hi Bill,
If they don't work manually then you need to correct that first before looking at the electric motors etc. You have to remove the inner door panels to access any part of them.
Can you lock them by pushing the lock lever forward while sitting in the car with the door closed?
Let me know,
Howard