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Jim_Bean



Member Since: 10 May 2011
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Door part opens when locked
After I have locked the Defender I can partially open the driver's door. I press the outer button and the door opens about 2 cm and then stops. I know have to unlock-lock-unlock on the fob before I can fully open the door.

I've checked the actuator and it seems OK. Is there an adjustment on the door that I need to do?
Post #988920 14th Apr 2023 11:49am
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geobloke



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The door lock latch is not quite seating properly. This could be either the striker has moved inwards or the plastic sleeve around the striker has become worn.

If the plastic sleeve is in good order then the striker is too far inwards towards the centre of the cab. You need to re-adjust it.

Undo the Torx bolts and gently move outwards. If you are nervous draw a pencil line around the white spacer so you can return back to where you began.

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Post #988948 14th Apr 2023 2:48pm
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Jim_Bean



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Thank you! I'll give it a go now.
Post #988958 14th Apr 2023 3:27pm
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Jim_Bean



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So i've tried moving the striker outwards slightly. The door catch holds the door fine but I can still part open the door when locked.

Like this... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=961bnTozzeo



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Is this the mechanism in the door lock rather than the striker? Or should I keep trying to reposition the striker further out?
Post #988964 14th Apr 2023 4:19pm
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Jerry



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I'm no expert but I'm sure others have posted on this before. Mine did this when freezing cold and was fine when thawed. I think it's the mechanism sticking.
Post #988966 14th Apr 2023 4:30pm
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Jim_Bean



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I've tried soaking everything I can in WD40 to see if that helps - but no luck.

I'm pretty sure that with the door locked you should be able to push the button on the handle all the way in with no resistance.

Instead, mine feels the same locked or unlocked. 🙁
Post #988975 14th Apr 2023 5:07pm
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