andyfreelandy
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Had several of the door mounted lock mechanisms fail to either lock or unlock over the years on several Freelander 1's.
Due to the fiddly nature of the job I have purchased new and replaced the whole lock. I have read various threads about 'solenoids' failing and not being able to repair them but wanted to find the problem once and for all - what is failing, what can be done - if anything ??
So - I attach photos of my driver's door lock taken to pieces. Firstly, I have repaired many many things and would support the view that these cannot be repaired. The clips are brittle and there are so many bits to remove to get to the 'solenoid' that you would need the patience of a off road saint to put it together again.
The 'solenoid' is a servo type motor which appears to work on about 5 volts. One of mine failed to operate. The motor unclips and having taken it to pieces the failure is clear to see. Black carbon impregnated gung !!!
The only idea I can see to allow a repair would be to drill carefully through the plastic outer - without having to disassemble at all as shown on the photo. Then switch cleaner can be sprayed directly into the motor (through the hole in the motor case) and hopefully the brushes and commutator cleaned sufficiently for it to work again. DON'T drill the motor - but remember that the unit is already duff and it is worth a go !!!
I think the motto is always to replace with new as any used ones will be in a similar state even if they work.
BUT - a hole and a squirt - pardon the phrase - could get things working again.
If anyone manages it as a fix please post it !!!!!
Due to the fiddly nature of the job I have purchased new and replaced the whole lock. I have read various threads about 'solenoids' failing and not being able to repair them but wanted to find the problem once and for all - what is failing, what can be done - if anything ??
So - I attach photos of my driver's door lock taken to pieces. Firstly, I have repaired many many things and would support the view that these cannot be repaired. The clips are brittle and there are so many bits to remove to get to the 'solenoid' that you would need the patience of a off road saint to put it together again.
The 'solenoid' is a servo type motor which appears to work on about 5 volts. One of mine failed to operate. The motor unclips and having taken it to pieces the failure is clear to see. Black carbon impregnated gung !!!
The only idea I can see to allow a repair would be to drill carefully through the plastic outer - without having to disassemble at all as shown on the photo. Then switch cleaner can be sprayed directly into the motor (through the hole in the motor case) and hopefully the brushes and commutator cleaned sufficiently for it to work again. DON'T drill the motor - but remember that the unit is already duff and it is worth a go !!!
I think the motto is always to replace with new as any used ones will be in a similar state even if they work.
BUT - a hole and a squirt - pardon the phrase - could get things working again.
If anyone manages it as a fix please post it !!!!!
