Thanks Brian. My wife had a knee replacement operation and I picked her up from hospital in my 2006 3.0D. Once in, I could not get her out as neither the internal or external door handles would work. I lowered the front passenger seat as far as possible and she slid into the back seat and out the back door. Not easy 5 days after the op. Anyway, next day I read this article (I was forwarded to it by Xdrivers.co.uk). I found an old bicycle mudguard stay and bent it as advised and the door was open in about a minute. After opening, the mechanism clicked back into gear so no further action needed at this stage. The new tool (mudguard stay) is now in the door compartment in case of need. Your guide really was a lifesaver. Thanks again.