We have just purchased a 1999 zafira and have the same problem the driver s side rear door will not open.
Vauxhall astra rear door not locking.
They basically just replaced the locking mechanism it was an official vauxhall lock and i think it cost them about 32 for the part so not that expensive considering a sump plug costs 7 from my local vauxhall dealer.
This is an easy way to get it unlocked and fix the problem.
If you are having problem with central locking e g door will not open from outside or you can hear the lock mechanism but door will not open or sometimes wh.
The central locking on my vauxhall astra won t work.
This is how to fix the central locking on the rear drivers side back door.
When the key is removed from the ignition the radio stays on when it should go off and when you open the drivers door there is a beeping sound like when you leave your lights on.
My rear door locks sorted now.
All of doors will open but not rear door.
This car had the rear door not locking due to the fault central locking.
This is how the central locking on vauxhall is repaired.
Vauxhall astra central locking problems.
The car starts ok.
Vauxhall have the issue of one door staying locked with the locking system.
Once opened i took off door panel did.
Actually the door will not open at all with the central locking or manually.
The way i fixed this is open doors by central locking then pull handle from inside the locked door and lock door by fob.
My other half took it to a vauxhall dealer yesterday they said.
It wouldn t central lock and would open while the other doors were locking.
The lock is totally stuck down and i can t pull it up.