Thanks for the advice and now I feel reassured to get the spanners out! Maybe from what I've already read, it might also be useful to stock up on Savlon and plasters first !

Hiya Tiny. Thanks for your suggestion - next question is where do I find the afore mentioned solenoid(s)? Does one solenoid operate all the locks or is there one for each lock and they trigger in parallel? Can I assume that if it (or they) doesn't 'click' when the fob is pressed, it's duff? If...

Morning all. I'm a new member and I have just taken ownership of an old, but well looked after '02 plate Freelander 1 TD4 Softback but I'm having a problem with the central locking system and any thought/advice/suggestions would be welcome. The key fob remotely locks all three doors and sets the...