Defender Td5 central locking issues...

Hiya, hope everyone is having a good summer!

I am having issues with the central locking and would love any tips to try rectify it...

The drivers door was locking and unlocking by itself every time I opened the drivers door. After reading posts etc.. I lubed all the working parts up and this seemed to fix there issue!

BUT now the central locking will work using the fob but not when I lock or unlock with the key or door button. Which is an issue when I need to leave the dog inside...

Any help as always appreciated
Thanks

Must admit I'm not aware of the CL installation but in normal CL mechanisms there is a link rod that goes between the physical lock barrel and the actuator, when you use the key it moves the rod which moves the actuator output enough for a switch in the actuator to make (or break). That signal is sent to the control unit which unlocks all doors. It sounds like you have an issue with whatever links the lock barrel to the actuator

Thank you for the reply kwakerman. I checked the actuator and the rod is fine but the idea about the switch makes a lot of sense. I did open the actuator and located the switch and visually it looked ok but doesn't mean it's not broken!

Is here anyway to check if it works to save buying a whole new actuator?

Brent Peal said:

Thank you for the reply kwakerman. I checked the actuator and the rod is fine but the idea about the switch makes a lot of sense. I did open the actuator and located the switch and visually it looked ok but doesn't mean it's not broken!

Is here anyway to check if it works to save buying a whole new actuator?

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I would guess that the switch contacts are ok as that is what tells the ecu whether the locks are open or closed. If you had an issue with the switches I would either expect the lock to continuously lock or unlock or cycle between lock/unlock. As the actuator appears to be operating correctly using the fob that tends to make me think it is ok. Just another thought is this a factory CL or an aftermarket kit?

Just had a look at a TD5 wiring diagram and I cant see CL on there so there is the chance it is aftermarket. Did it look like an add-on when you were playing with it?

Kwakerman said:

Just had a look at a TD5 wiring diagram and I cant see CL on there so there is the chance it is aftermarket. Did it look like an add-on when you were playing with it?

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Not sure what the OP 's MY is, but the 2002 MY shows CL on the electrical diagrams.

Cheers

neilly said:

Not sure what the OP 's MY is, but the 2002 MY shows CL on the electrical diagrams.

Cheers

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The diagram I have is for 1999 MY and it doesn't so I guess that was a later option.

Kwakerman said:

The diagram I have is for 1999 MY and it doesn't so I guess that was a later option.

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You need to get the later Rave file..................that has both in it.................LOL

Cheers

neilly said:

Not sure what the OP 's MY is, but the 2002 MY shows CL on the electrical diagrams.

Cheers

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Looking at his profile he has a 2002 one

neilly said:

You need to get the later Rave file..................that has both in it.................LOL

Cheers

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I don't need it as I have a nice basic 96 CSW without all that new-fangled technology to go wrong so to you

Pretty sure it was factory fitted as it is a post 2002 defender and apparently they were fitted with CL.

The locks were cycling lock/unlock but after a bit of wd40 that stopped but now the key in lock wont activate the CL...

I could try another actuator but at £50 want to try a few other options.

Kwakerman I like the idea of less electrics on a defender! Would make life easier

Brent Peal said:

Pretty sure it was factory fitted as it is a post 2002 defender and apparently they were fitted with CL.

The locks were cycling lock/unlock but after a bit of wd40 that stopped but now the key in lock wont activate the CL...

I could try another actuator but at £50 want to try a few other options.

Kwakerman I like the idea of less electrics on a defender! Would make life easier

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Ask Neilly nicely if he has an electronic copy of the wiring diagram or a link to where it is, even if you are not knowledgeable in the way of the electron you may have mates who are. Long distance fault finding can be quite difficult over Tinternet

Brent Peal said:

Pretty sure it was factory fitted as it is a post 2002 defender and apparently they were fitted with CL.

The locks were cycling lock/unlock but after a bit of wd40 that stopped but now the key in lock wont activate the CL...

I could try another actuator but at £50 want to try a few other options.

Kwakerman I like the idea of less electrics on a defender! Would make life easier

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Did you spray WD into the actuator or just the mechanical linkages? Its an oil and can muck some electrics up, ideally use a good contact cleaner spray in future if it is an electrics related issue (may be worth a go if your actuator is dripping in WD)

Kwakerman said:

Ask Neilly nicely if he has an electronic copy of the wiring diagram or a link to where it is, even if you are not knowledgeable in the way of the electron you may have mates who are. Long distance fault finding can be quite difficult over Tinternet

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@Brent Peal

You can download the Rave folder here.
http://www.myrangerover.co.uk/rave-workshop-manual/

It has the 2002 CL leccy diagrams in it.

Cheers

Kwakerman and Neilly thank you very much for all your help. Will give it a go and see...

Thanks again