Hi all,
I have a Freelander 2 (2014 reg) and I’m trying to find details of the wiring/power connections for the tailgate latch (4-pin connector). I’d like to know which terminals I can power to operate it independently via an external switch.

Background: the latch has been unreliable for months. My garage replaced the micro-switch, then later the complete latch assembly, but the fault remains. They suspect a control unit issue but couldn’t get a wiring diagram from Land Rover.

If anyone knows the correct pinout or a way to test/activate the latch directly, I’d really appreciate the help.

There are 3 black wire to the 6 pin connector
Thanks!

Wiring diagrams should be in the free JLR manual (up top 2012)

https://www.dropbox.com/s/n0e6q5jj1l1fe2z/...6-2010.pdf

But some things changed for the 2103 onwards cars which arent included in the manual - Id be surprised if the tailgate wiring has cahnged though. Jules

Hi Jules,

thanks for getting back to me. I’ve managed to find the circuit diagram, but unfortunately it doesn’t really help.

The unit has three black wires going into it. I’m assuming one terminal connects to a 12V supply to operate the solenoid for opening the door. I also suspect that one of the other wires must be an earth, since the latch itself isn’t grounded (it screws directly onto the painted door without an earth connector).

I’ve already tried applying voltage to the terminals on the old unit—which, as it turns out, wasn’t faulty—but had no luck. What I’d like to do is find a way to operate the latch directly from the car’s battery, bypassing the electronics and the microswitch door-opening assembly.

All the best
Tasha