Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2001 21:38:19 +0100 From: "Michael Glover" <mikenopsamersandy.free-online.co.uk> Subject: Re: Central Locking
"bccochrane" <bccochranenopsamcapeonline.co.uk> wrote in message news:3aedb81c_5nopsamtien.netscapeonline.co.uk... > Hi, > > Can anyone help with a messed up central locking system? > > On my 9000 turbo the alarm is connected to the central locking by means of a > remote key fob, which on activation sets the alarm, immobiliser and > activates the central locking system. > > Something has happened to the system and upon activation/deactivation the > light (for the alarm) on the dash board goes on and off but the alarm is > not really being switched on or off and the central locking system does not > repond at all. > > I have replaced the central locking/interior light fuse (fuse 16(15A)) which > had blown, and I have reset the alarm system and replaced the battery in the > key fob. > The Haynes manual, says to check the fuses and relay associated with the > system. The problem with this is that I cannot find the relay for the > central locking system and the electrical wiring diagram in the Haynes > manual does not even mention this relay. > My question: Does it have a relay in the circuit, and if so where is it??? > > A friend of mine has proposed that my car battery may not be good enough to > activate the locking system. > Also, as I have been locking the doors manually, I have noticed that the > offside passengers door lock seems to be very stiff in relation to the other > doors. Could this be a central locking motor fault? also if this was the > case would it stop all the doors locking rather than just the 'dodgy' one? > > Or could it be a fault with the alarm itself? > > All suggestions greatly received. > > thanks > > Brett > > > > > I had a similar sounding issue with my 9000 CSE. Over time the system became more unreliable - I eventually used to lock the thing manually - The door lock became stiff and eventuly broke. It was fine again when the lock was replaced. Mike Glover Leicester U.K.
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