Door handle stuck out

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JKFTYPE

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Hi there,

My driver's door handle has stopped retracting upon driving off or locking. I've tried putting a little pressure on it but it won't budge. Now this started yesterday and it was icy, where the doors were iced shut. The passenger side is fine.
I have tried keyword searching on here but just can't find a thread for this particular problem. Do you know if it locks out and recovers when the temperature rises to a reasonable level? Is there a mechanism that jams or a motor that fails? Has something gone out of synch and is this one of those things where you can reset it?

Thank you!
 
I have had the same issue last year when it was wet and froze and door handles would not pop out and when they finally did they would not close. As soon as it warmed up they were fine. Fingers crossed some milder weather at the weekend will resolve the issue.
 
My three previous Jags (2001 XK8, 2004 XKR and 2010 XKR) all suffered this way when it was freezing. Once the temps get up a bit the problem goes away. I've not experienced in my F-Type yet since I haven't tried to use it when the temps are very low, but I'm sure it'll happen. Annoyingly, I can't disable the automatic mirror fold on lock so they may freeze and not unfold - on the 2010 XKR that was a user setting but it's a dealer-only setting on the F-Type.
 
Thank you all for replies! It gives me comfort to believe that it's a 'problem' that will correct itself.
I shall wait and see with fingers crossed.

Better that than one of those cases when a mechanism thingy has broken, and it's a door panel off, pull all these other bits off to get to it, the part's really obscure and on silly lead times and it never all goes back together as it should!
 
JKFTYPE said:
Thank you all for replies! It gives me comfort to believe that it's a 'problem' that will correct itself.
I shall wait and see with fingers crossed.

Better that than one of those cases when a mechanism thingy has broken, and it's a door panel off, pull all these other bits off to get to it, the part's really obscure and on silly lead times and it never all goes back together as it should!
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Been there and done that on both an early BMW X5 and later Z4. Designers clearly have a bit of fun getting locks and handles in place
I hope it does self cure
 
Here is a thought. Try unlocking the car then lock it with the actual key itself, i.e. the little key stowed inside the key fob. Try locking and unlocking a few times with this. Then retry with key fob. I would say, leave the door in open mode with the key, before attempting to lock it with the key fob.

Hope this helps or even works.
 
I’ve had this same problem with freezing temperatures and the problem resolved itself. Now that the weather is getting colder I’m having the same issue with my driver side door. Hoping it resolves itself again
 
Deleted User 4828 said:
Here is a thought. Try unlocking the car then lock it with the actual key itself, i.e. the little key stowed inside the key fob. Try locking and unlocking a few times with this. Then retry with key fob. I would say, leave the door in open mode with the key, before attempting to lock it with the key fob.

Hope this helps or even works.
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Maybe a bit late now (deleted user?) but thank you.
I tried one cold night.
The lock was far too stiff to turn the fiddly little key. I feel it'll snap! I'll try another time.
 
I'm going to have to replace the offending part.
So when I try to press the driver's handle closed (because it won't automatically retract) it's jammed open, won't budge at all.
Thinking back I do remember hearing a servo/drive buzzing away in the door every now and then after the handles had retracted.
I wonder if anyone knows the likely culprit please?
Is it the actuator/servo? Anyone had to order the part and happen to know the code?
By the way I don't have keyless entry type handles. Just the normal ones.
Thank you!
 
Hi friend. I’m having the same issue. I live in the desert, so it hasn’t been caused by ice here for sure.
I wanted to share that if you disconnect your battery for a few minutes to reset the electrical system- your door handle will start working again.
Apparently if there is stress on the mechanism (maybe the ice) the computer will disable the handle motor so that it stays out.
I’ve done the battery reset several times with success.

Fortunately- the handle works again a few times, struggling a little bit, and then it disables itself again.
Unfortunately, I cannot figure out what is actually wrong. I read some general things online about retractable doorhandles, and it may not have to do with the motor that pushes the handle in and out. it might be due to friction in the parts that it cooperates with.

I think I’ve determined which part is the motor (and I think it’s also referred to as an actuator but not sure.)

I’m new to the forum and will try to post photos of what I’ve been able to find out through a LOT of effort. As you mentioned- there’s not a lot of info to find on the web.
Good luck!
 
I believe this is what pushes and pulls the door handle:
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The round coil looking thing on the right of the diagram is like a silicone cover that stretches retracts back and forth to keep the mechanics safe from getting wet it think.

Part #2:
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I have a 2017 Jaguar F-type Premium with remote keyless entry. I believe there were models that had a different entry because there is an alternate diagram that I’ve found online for 2017 models.
I purchased the f-type new in the summer of 2016, and it’s been my daily driver since. It has 83,000 miles, and I hope it has many more (but with a door lever that retracts so it doesn’t look like my car is always unlocked.)

It’s the first car I’ve ever had that I kept past the warranty period and I’ve developed an interest in learning about cars.

I hope some of what I could share about the door actuator motor is helpful. I’m an amateur, but I’ve been into the door to confirm I have this part, and I do. Please don’t take my word for it though.

It’s very easy to remove your door card to take a look inside. Just don’t set it down unless it’s lying flat. There are two plastic tabs on the bottom that will break.

Good luck to you! :)
 
On a side note, has anyone had theirs just beep at them when they try to push it back in?

It started today. The handle still goes in and out fine when I lock and unlock with the key, and I can unlock by pushing the button on the handle, but whenever I try to push it back in it just beeps at me.
Is this a sign of the key battery failing or something more sinister?
 
stefan9107 said:
On a side note, has anyone had theirs just beep at them when they try to push it back in?
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Usually the beep tells you that something on the car is preventing it from being locked (bonnet/boot open, etc.).
 
scm said:
stefan9107 said:
On a side note, has anyone had theirs just beep at them when they try to push it back in?
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Usually the beep tells you that something on the car is preventing it from being locked (bonnet/boot open, etc.).
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Yeh I thought it might be that, but that app says everything is closed.
 
Stefan have you tried disconnecting the battery for a little while and then reconnecting it? That fixes a lot of electrical things and may help your problem.
 
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