Land Rover Defender: Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems - Component Location, Overview

COMPONENT LOCATION

COMPONENT LOCATION - 1 OF 3

NOTES:

• Right Hand Drive (RHD) is shown, Left Hand Drive (LHD) is similar.
• Vehicle with 5 doors is shown, vehicle with 3 doors is similar.

1. Interior door handle - Driver door
2. Exterior door handle - Driver door
3. Driver door latch
4. Interior door handle - Rear right door
5. Exterior door handle - Rear right door
6. Rear right door latch
7. Fuel flap release motor
8. Tailgate motor
9. Tailgate latch
10. Exterior door handle - Tailgate
11. Rear left door latch
12. Exterior door handle - Rear left door
13. Interior door handle - Rear left door
14. Passenger door latch
15. Exterior door handle - Passenger door
16. Interior door handle - Passenger door

COMPONENT LOCATION - 2 OF 3

NOTE: RHD is shown, LHD is similar.

1. Hood release lever
2. Left hood latch
3. Hood safety latch
4. Right hood latch

COMPONENT LOCATION - 3 OF 3

NOTES:

• RHD is shown, LHD is similar.
• Vehicle with 5 doors is shown, vehicle with 3 doors is similar.

1. Smart key
2. Central Door Locking (CDL) lock/unlock switch - Driver door
3. Driver Door Control Module (DDM)
4. CDL lock/unlock switch - Rear right door
5. Radio Frequency (RF) receiver
6. Driver Rear Door Module (DRDM)
7. CDL lock/unlock switch - Rear left door
8. Passenger Rear Door Module (PRDM)
9. Remote Function Actuator (RFA)
10. Passenger Door Control Module (PDM)
11. CDL lock/unlock switch - Passenger door
12. Body Control Module (BCM)/ Gateway Control Module (GWM)

OVERVIEW

All the vehicle hinged panels are secured by latches with mating strikers. The latches incorporate panel ajar switches that inform the driver of an open access point.

The CDL system can be operated by:

• The smart key.
• The CDL lock/unlock switches which are installed on each interior door trim.

The CDL system controls the automatic locking and unlocking of the vehicle entry points. The software used to control the CDL system is incorporated within the BCM/ GWM.

The CDL system is also integrated with the interior lighting function. The interior and approach lamps are illuminated when the RFA receives a valid unlock request from the smart key.

When configured by the retailer, the exterior door mirror power fold function is also operated by the CDL system.

A mechanical door lock is provided in the driver door handle of the driver door. The mechanical door lock is used to gain access to the vehicle when the battery is discharged or the CDL system fails.

The passive entry system operates the CDL system without having to press the switches on the smart key. A valid smart key is present. The smart key must be within 1 meter range of the vehicle. The doors can be unlocked and locked using the exterior door handles. The tailgate can also be opened using the tailgate door handle. The passive entry system is controlled by the RFA. The RFA transmits the lock and unlock requests to the BCM/ GWM for action by the CDL system.

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