Fault localization test (Freelander 2)

Pinpoint Test A: One of the doors does not open from the outside (but opens from the inside)

A1: Check if the door release cable is installed correctly between the lock and the outside door handle

Remove the door trim panel (if necessary). For more information, refer to: Front Door Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim, Removal and Installation) / Rear Door Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim, Removal and Installation).

Check that the door release cable is installed correctly on the outside door handle.

Is the cable installed correctly?

Да - GO to A2.
No - Connect the door release cable correctly. If the cable is damaged, install a new one. Check the normal operation of the system.

A2: Check the connection of the door release cable on the outside handle with the door latch

Is the door release cable connection on the outside handle installed correctly to the door latch? Is the door release cable on the outside handle installed correctly?

Да - GO to A3.
No - Connect the door release cable correctly. If the cable is damaged, install a new one. Check the normal operation of the system.

A3: Use the outside door handle to check if the latch is working properly

With the door open, use a suitable screwdriver to lock the door latch and pull the outside door handle to make sure the latch releases. Does the door latch release?



Да - GO to A4.
No - Install a new latch if necessary. For more information, refer to: Front Door Latch (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Removal and Installation) / Rear Door Latch (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Removal and Installation).

A4: Close the door and check its operation

Make sure that after slamming the door, it opens, closes, locks and unlocks normally. Repeat this procedure 5 times. Does the door work properly?

Да - Check the normal operation of the system.
No - Install a new latch if necessary. For more information, refer to: Front Door Latch (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Removal and Installation) / Rear Door Latch (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Removal and Installation).

Pinpoint Test B: One of the doors does not open from the inside (but opens from the outside)

B1: Check if the door release cable is installed correctly between the lock and the inside door handle

• Make sure the lock is off (if necessary).
• Remove the door trim panel (if necessary). For more information, refer to: Front Door Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim, Removal and Installation) / Rear Door Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim, Removal and Installation).
• Check that the door release cable is installed correctly on the inside door handle.

Is the cable installed correctly?

Да - GO to B2.
No - Connect the door release cable correctly. If the cable retainer is damaged, install a new retainer. Check that the system operates normally.

B2: Check the connection of the door release cable on the inside handle with the door latch

Is the door release cable connection on the inside handle installed correctly to the door latch? Is the door release cable on the inside handle installed correctly?



Да - GO to B3.
No - Connect the door release cable correctly. If the cable is damaged, install a new one. Check the normal operation of the system.

B3: Check the plastic retainer/housing of the door latch cable for damage

Check the plastic door latch cable retainer/housing for damage. Is the plastic door latch cable retainer/housing damaged?

Да - Install a new latch if necessary. For more information, refer to: Front Door Latch (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Removal and Installation) / Rear Door Latch (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Removal and Installation).
No - GO to B4.

B4: Use the inside door handle to check that the latch is working properly

With the door open, use a suitable screwdriver to lock the door latch and pull the inside door handle to make sure the latch releases. Does the door latch release?

Да - GO to B5.
No - Install a new latch if necessary. For more information, refer to: Front Door Latch (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Removal and Installation) / Rear Door Latch (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Removal and Installation).

B5: Close the door and check its operation

Make sure that after slamming the door, it opens, closes, locks and unlocks normally. Repeat this procedure 5 times. Does the door work properly?

Да - Check the normal operation of the system.
No - Install a new latch if necessary. For more information, refer to: Front Door Latch (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Removal and Installation) / Rear Door Latch (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Removal and Installation).

Pinpoint test C: one of the doors does not close

C1: Check the operation of the inner door handle retaining clip

Check the door latch lock/unlock by pushing/pulling the locking clip on the inside door handle. Does the door lock and unlock?

Да - GO to C2.
No - GO to C5.

C2: Check that the door latch electrical connector is installed correctly

Make sure the door latch electrical connector is installed correctly. Is the electrical connector installed correctly?

Да - GO to C3.
No - Install the door latch electrical connector. Check that the system operates normally.

C3: Check the door latch electrical connector terminals for damage

• Disconnect the door latch electrical connector.
• Check the electrical connector terminals and door latches for damage.

Are the terminals damaged or oxidized?

Да - Repair the electrical connector. Check that the system operates normally. If the terminals on the door latch are damaged, install a new door latch (as necessary). For more information, refer to: Front Door Latch (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches, and Entry Systems, Removal and Installation) / Rear Door Latch (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches, and Entry Systems, Removal and Installation).
No - GO to C4.

C4: Check the voltage at the door latch

Check the voltage at the door latch electrical connector. Is the voltage greater than 10 V?

Да - Install a new latch if necessary. For more information, refer to: Front Door Latch (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Removal and Installation) / Rear Door Latch (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Removal and Installation).


No - Repair the wiring harness. Check the normal operation of the system. If the problem persists, install a new door latch (if necessary). For more information, refer to: Front Door Latch (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Removal and Installation) / Rear Door Latch (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Removal and Installation).

C5: Check the connection of the door release cable on the inside handle with the door latch

Is the door release cable connection on the inside handle installed correctly to the door latch? Is the door release cable on the inside handle installed correctly?

Да - GO to C6.
No - Connect the door release cable correctly. If the cable is damaged, install a new one. Check the normal operation of the system.

C6: Check the plastic retainer/housing of the door latch cable for damage

Check the plastic door latch cable retainer/housing for damage. Is the plastic door latch cable retainer/housing damaged?

Да - Install a new latch if necessary. For more information, refer to: Front Door Latch (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Removal and Installation) / Rear Door Latch (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Removal and Installation).
No - GO to C7.

C7: Use the inside door handle to check that the latch is working properly

With the door open, use a suitable screwdriver to lock the door latch and press the interior door handle catch to ensure that the latch locks. Does the door latch lock?

Да - GO to C8.
No - Install a new latch if necessary. For more information, refer to: Front Door Latch (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Removal and Installation) / Rear Door Latch (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Removal and Installation).

C8: Close the door and check its operation

Make sure that after slamming the door, it opens, closes, locks and unlocks normally. Repeat this procedure 5 times. Does the door work properly?

Да - Check the normal operation of the system.
No - Install a new latch if necessary. For more information, refer to: Front Door Latch (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Removal and Installation) / Rear Door Latch (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Removal and Installation).

Pinpoint Test D: A message about an open door appears on the instrument panel

D1: Check that the electrical connector of the door latch is installed correctly

Make sure the door latch electrical connector is installed correctly. Is the electrical connector installed correctly?

Да - GO to D2.
No - Install the door latch electrical connector. Check that the system operates normally.

D2: Check the door latch electrical connector terminals for damage

• Disconnect the door latch electrical connector.
• Check the electrical connector terminals and door latches for damage or corrosion.

Are the terminals damaged or oxidized?

Да - Repair the electrical connector. Check that the system operates normally. If the terminals on the door latch are damaged, install a new door latch (as necessary). For more information, refer to: Front Door Latch (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches, and Entry Systems, Removal and Installation) / Rear Door Latch (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches, and Entry Systems, Removal and Installation). No - GO to D3.

D3: Close the door and check its operation

• Connect the door latch electrical connector.
• Make sure that after slamming the door, it opens, closes, locks and unlocks normally. Repeat this procedure 5 times.

Does the door work properly?

Да - Check the normal operation of the system.
No - Install a new latch if necessary. For more information, refer to: Front Door Latch (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Removal and Installation) / Rear Door Latch (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Removal and Installation).