F

Freelandananda

Member
Hi.
Although the place where I bought the freelander says they will fix the following issue...it would be helpful if they knew the cause as they are certainly not experts.

The issue is this

The window will go up and down perfectly but when trying to open the door the glass does not drop down the short amount it is supposed to...although it tries to and the door does unlock. You can then push it down by hand if you can grip the window with your palms. It does seem to be slightly aligned too far to the left.

John
 
EDIT: Just re-read your post and realised my question was already answered. Original comment deleted.
 
The window cable has probably stretched. This give rise to slack in the drive and the problem you are having. Sometimes it's the motor too, but the cable is the first thing to replace. Also the glass runners need to be lubricated with silicone grease. If the runners are stiff, the cables stretch quickly.
 
To calibrate it do I just disconnect battery and then reconnect it... And does that effect the radio.... I'm kinda new to most mechanical work but looking forward to fixing a few bits.... Lol. Yesterday managed to fix my trailer lights.
 
Freelandananda said:
To calibrate it do I just disconnect battery and then reconnect it... And does that effect the radio.... I'm kinda new to most mechanical work but looking forward to fixing a few bits.... Lol. Yesterday managed to fix my trailer lights.
Click to expand...

You will need the radio code ;).
Disconnect the battery for 10 seconds, then reconnect.
The rear window will wind all the way down on reconnection. Switch the ignition on and drive the rear window to the fully up position, using the internal switch. There will be a series of beeps to tell you calibration is complete. The calibration procedure is in the owner's handbook.
Then test the rear window does as it's supposed to, when the door release is operated.
 
Freelandananda said:
Thankfully someone has written the radio code in the users manual. How do I disarm the alarm?

John
Click to expand...

Just don't arm it. The alarm only arms after the doors are locked. You don't need to lock the car while you're working on it. So the alarm won't be a problem. ;)
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

L
more tailgate woes
Replies
5
Views
605
Laserman
L
P
Freelander 1 Tailgate doesn't open - Td4 2002
Replies
7
Views
806
htr
htr
A
Freelander 1 td4 BCU
Replies
0
Views
568
Alby54
A
M
2003 Freelander 5 door Auto Tailgate Glass
Replies
3
Views
526
mudinuri
M
BarcombeBoy
Freelander 1: interior lights flicker whilst driving. Rear door issue.
Replies
6
Views
739
J_D
J_D