Leonard 0 Posted August 9, 2008 First off apologies for all the sucking and the blowing references I realise that this isnt that kind of forum :D I have taken the door cards off today to see if I can get to the bottom of my central locking not working properly. Basically the car does not open anymore from the key fob. Using the key on the passenger side will open all doors, boot and petrol cap. However using key on drivers side will only open drivers side door for small amount of time before the pump sucks the lock back down. So looking at drivers side door first. Had the vaccuum hose off the pump and sure enough you can feel it sucking when locking but it does not blow on opening the car with fob. So my question is... Could this be an electrical problem ie something not telling the pump to blow air on opening. Or is it likely to be mechanical such as one of the hoses has partly come off one of the other actuators? A gentle push or rough shove in the right direction would be appreciated. Thanks Mat Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yandards 0 Posted August 9, 2008 Electrical problem. If you are getting a vacuum at the drivers lock and it is getting sucked down when you open the door with the drivers key then my guess would be the drivers side door lock microswitch is broken so the car thinks the door is still locked and is trying to relock it. Does the central locking work when you use the drivers side door lock knob on the inside? If it does then it is definitely the handle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leonard 0 Posted August 9, 2008 Electrical problem. Does the central locking work when you use the drivers side door lock knob on the inside? If it does then it is definitely the handle. If you mean the door pin/knob on the inside I can open the door from the inside with it but it is VERY stiff and will always (90% time) want to go back down again. ie the actuator is pulling it back down. Cheers for reply. Trying to do more research now as its peein it down outside :( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leonard 0 Posted August 9, 2008 P.S if it is the microswitch where is it located and can you get them from the local stealer fro less than a million pounds? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted August 9, 2008 Switch is part of the handle - £67 new... It's most likely to be the wiring from this corroding inside the door membrane, I would whip the handle off to have a look but be very careful pulling it out as the wires may just fall straight off! Also beware that some drivers door handles have a reverse thread for the screw that holds it on. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leonard 0 Posted August 9, 2008 Ok 'braved' the rain to go and check my handle out. All seems ok with the wiring looks in very good condition. Where should I be looking next? Any ideas? Thanks again Matt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leonard 0 Posted August 15, 2008 Tried a new door handle yesterday and nothing so it isnt the microswitch in the handle. I am thinking it may be the actuator in the drivers door, what does anyone reckon, sound likely? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
