Freelander 1 Tailgate Solenoid

dorsetmann said:

Hi guys,

I've run into an issue with my trusty steed! The tail gate/door has frozen shut. The window comes down, and after consulting wiring diagrams, and the workshop manual, I've decided the fault is with the connector to the solenoid for the tail gate, or the solenoid itself. I've put a multimeter though the connector, and it's showing around 11v when the rear handle is pressed, so i'm guessing that something's wrong with the solenoid. So I have two questions:

1. Is 11v enough to operate the solenoid?
2. How can I replace the solenoid, when I cannot open the rear door? And do I need professional help...

Thanks for any advice!!

(I've given the connector on the solenoid, and the wired connector a dose with some electrical cleaning spray - hopefully it'll help!)

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Zejmjien said:

I need to get the door to open first haha

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teddywood1 said:

my wife's got stuck and it was the cable but get at it I needed to get the door open I pulled the latch and then very slowly pulled the door open the glass scraped on the top plastic but it did open .

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Skinny Mike said:

If you can get the rear window down, the plastic cover is not screwed on at the top, but is clipped in, if I remember correctly. You could try prising the top out to give you a bit of access. Don't really know how well this might work though.
Mike

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