Defender Door latch? Lock?

Interesting. Ive got a few so l have a play.

Thanks!!

Hicap phill said:

@bankz5152 off the foundry4x4 sitecheck to see if the below is your problem .


In order to add the domed end (important to make the X-Trouser smooth and less likely to catch), we have shortened it by 1.5mm in order not to contact the door latch mechanism. In some rare cases, where the door is too far forwards, this causes the latch to miss the pin on the X-Trouser and the door not close properly. On your original door catch, you will be able to see a witness mark where the latch has been striking the plastic sleeve of the striker. If this mark is within 1.5mm of the edge of the plastic, you may need to add an additional spacer underneath the Nylon block the X-Trouser bolts to. We are able to supply these, Part Number MWC3148. Alternatively, slacken the door hinges and move the door backwards a couple of mm.

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Or just use a bit of bungy cord to hold the door shut like everyone else...... or is that just me?

Def90man said:

Or just use a bit of bungy cord to hold the door shut like everyone else...... or is that just me?

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On the S1 we took the lower doors off. Now that’s scary as you don’t have seat belts either

defo get a new latch mine kept popping open scared the **** out of me on the M1 even did it after locking the door

Cured mine in 5 mins.
Get wd40 or similar with a pipe attached.
Open offending door.
Kneel or lie down
Spray UPWARDS and with rotary motion into lock slot in door.

It is the lock lever within door sticking so door just bounces open or it not quite catches and door pops open

adrian hogg said:

Cured mine in 5 mins.
Get wd40 or similar with a pipe attached.
Open offending door.
Kneel or lie down
Spray UPWARDS and with rotary motion into lock slot in door.

It is the lock lever within door sticking so door just bounces open or it not quite catches and door pops open

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Thats exactly what ive just done but with white lithium after cleaning with brake cleaner.

Seems to close better now. If it happens again itll be a new catch

I’ve had this issues for the last 4 years now. It’s nothing to do with the lock mechanism, although people tend to jump to this conclusion first. I suspect there are two things at play. Your strike plate has gently worn away and possibly dropped. Simply buy a new one with additional spacers as they’re inexpensive and eliminates a possible issue. When you fit it, make slight adjustments until it catches as it should, you will know when it catches as it should. Secondly, play in the hinges can cause this as can a poorly aligned bulkhead and tub, but most often it’s a result of the door having a slight twist in it. Bit of advice, when driving, refrain from locking it closed. You will find that the door may pop open, not fully as it will sit on the latch. As result you will not be able to unlock it and will need to fettle the lock mechanism with a knife to get out.

good luck