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mustafasoleiman



Member Since: 21 Jun 2016
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United Kingdom 2003 Defender 90 Td5 XS CSW Indus Silver
door not closing
Good morning,

For the past few days my 2003 TD5 has the driver's door refusing to close...
Sometimes the locks hooks into the body but the door refuses to lock shut, sometimes nit even that... To make it stay close I need to put body pressure onto the handle from outside, or when inside, open the window so that I can slap the door handle with my hand...

Any advice?

Alex http://instagram.com/h4vou/
Post #885635 15th Feb 2021 11:04am
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Balvaig



Member Since: 19 Feb 2016
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Scotland 2016 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 Landmark LE Corris Grey
If nothing else has changed in last few days, then it sounds like your lock has frozen up or the lubricant has hardened, stopping the lock from latching.
Spray with brake cleaner and re lubricate with graphite powder.
Post #885644 15th Feb 2021 11:43am
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mustafasoleiman



Member Since: 21 Jun 2016
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United Kingdom 2003 Defender 90 Td5 XS CSW Indus Silver
I will try, thank you.

Alex http://instagram.com/h4vou/
Post #885646 15th Feb 2021 11:51am
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Balvaig



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Also worth checking that the striker plate is tight and hasn’t moved.
Post #885696 15th Feb 2021 3:16pm
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Dinnu



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Check also the striker where the lock latches to. That part is covered in plastic and if it wears of, then it’s effective diameter will be smaller and would not be able to push the latch sufficiently to lock. 1988 90 Hard Top, 19J Diesel Turbo, Shire Blue - Restoration ongoing
2012 90 CSW, 2.2TDCI, Santorini Black
Post #885704 15th Feb 2021 3:41pm
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mustafasoleiman



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United Kingdom 2003 Defender 90 Td5 XS CSW Indus Silver
will check, ta!

Alex http://instagram.com/h4vou/
Post #885716 15th Feb 2021 4:13pm
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landy andy



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This

https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic50378...r+latching
Post #885735 15th Feb 2021 5:06pm
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mustafasoleiman



Member Since: 21 Jun 2016
Location: London
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United Kingdom 2003 Defender 90 Td5 XS CSW Indus Silver
All working now that is warmer...When it stops raining I will apply brake cleaner and re lubricate with graphite powder as suggested.

Thank you for your help

A http://instagram.com/h4vou/
Post #886089 17th Feb 2021 11:21am
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