Freelander 1 How to open boot from inside?

The.Bailiff

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• Sep 27, 2015

• #1

My boot opens fine at the moment but had a few dodgy moments when I thought it wasn't going to!
I've tried the search function but cant seem to find what I'm looking for.
My question is: in the event of not being able to open the boot from the outside how do you do it from the inside?
I removed the interior panel today but all I can see is this?
Thanks

 

dave21478

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• Sep 27, 2015

• #2

There is a "Diagnostic mode" of sorts you can enter by fiddling with ignition and foglight switch (sorry, cant remember how to do it - its detailed on here somwhere, I think member Hippo knows the score) that allows you to test various car functions from the driver seat, one of which is opening the back door.

 

wammers

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• Sep 27, 2015

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Sabre saw should do it.

 

The.Bailiff

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• Sep 27, 2015

• #4

lol wammers

Thanks Dave. Sounds intriguing; )

 

wattfield

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• Sep 27, 2015

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Are you trapped inside your boot?

 

saxavordian

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• Sep 28, 2015

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The two thicker wires are for the rear heated windscreen. The other loom is for the latch mechanism . The actuator can be accessed by undoing the bottom screws. There you can feel the actuator puller and C connector to the latch mechanism. Might be possible to attach a another rod to act as a manual pulley.
I have just recently replaced my worn out actuator and noticed how simple easy to rig up a manual version.

 

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xamtex

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• Sep 28, 2015

• #7

surely if you open it manually from the inside the glass wont drop and you risk breaking it?

 

The.Bailiff

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• Sep 28, 2015

• #8

No wattfield no trapped inside lol
I just like being prepared for eventualities.
Got to say the fact you can't open the boot with a key is the most stupidest thing I've ever come across.
A couple of times the electronic handle hadn't opened the boot on the first attempt and it got me wondering how the hell you get in if it won't open?
I suppose the best option is to drop the window and lug everything out of the boot through the window

By the way I read somewhere you can gain access by removing the Landrover badge?
Is that right or is that a different model?

 

Nodge68

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• Sep 28, 2015

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Not having an internal handle does appear strange but no more so than a modern Astra not having one. The problem with the Freelander is the need to drop the window 1/2 an inch before the latch releases. However as to why they didn't add a boot release next to the driver's seat, I don't know. This wouldn't be impossible for someone with reasonable electrical knowledge though.

 

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The.Bailiff

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• Sep 28, 2015

• #10

Now that would be a good mod!

 

Hippo

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• Sep 28, 2015

• #11

Tailgate window needing to drop to open the tailgate when it's frosted up... not nice.

 

Nodge68

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• Sep 28, 2015

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The.Bailiff said:

Now that would be a good mod!

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It would but some kind of ignition on interlock would need to be added to a remote rear door release. It wouldn't be good to have the rear door accidentally open while driving. Thankfully an ignition interlock is easy to make.