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neil5886

Member Since: 15 Feb 2016
Location: York
Posts: 24

2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Indus Silver

Back door opening issue.

So I have picked up a new to me Defender Puma XS 2014.
I'm having fun with the back door, this just could be how the door works but thought I;'d ask anyway can't find anything in the handbook.

Only noticed this if I have stopped after a trip the back door will be locked I have to lock the car again and unlock it before I can lift the handle up to open the car, slight pain if the dogs in the back.
I haven't noticed if this happens first time I unlock the car as I don't use the boot all that often.

The door will open if I use the key.

Is this the normal procedure for the back door or something I should talk to the garage about.

18th Feb 2016 3:09pm

Bushpig

Member Since: 07 Nov 2013
Location: Risca, Wales
Posts: 236

2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 SW Alpine White

Try spraying the locking mechanism with wd-40.
It should work with the rest of the doors, with the first button press. Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so.
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2012 2.2 Puma

18th Feb 2016 3:41pm

IanW

Member Since: 12 Jun 2011
Location: Gloucestershire
Posts: 172

2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 CSW Zambezi Silver

Had a similar problem, although with a slightly earlier model. If you take the inside door pull handle and door card off there is a lock operating solenoid in the centre of the door. That operates a wire rod with a right angle pivot in it. The problem with mine was that the vertical rod, nearest the lock, was slightly fouling the door frame and not pushing as far as it should. I put a small piece of split plastic tube over the rod to act as a spacer and it's been ok since. Warranty job on a 2014 vehicle though? One wife - livid

18th Feb 2016 3:45pm

neil5886

Member Since: 15 Feb 2016
Location: York
Posts: 24

I'll have to keep an eye on it to see when the door is not unlocking, Is there any reason why the back door would lock while the car was been driven.

The car is already booked to go back into the garage early March as I found a nice puddle in the passenger footwell after yesterdays rain.

18th Feb 2016 3:50pm

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