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Old 29th October 2013, 18:40   #1
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Default Central locking problem

The latest problem: the central locking, which was working perfectly up to this morning, now refuses to work. I can still lock each door manually, but:
  • lock button on key fob produces no result except a beep;
  • unlock button works as normal;
  • locking button on central console does nothing; and
  • locking driver's door with key locks the driver's door but not the other doors, and does not set the alarm.
Any suggestions, chaps?
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Old 29th October 2013, 19:38   #2
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Have you checked the fuses?
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Old 29th October 2013, 19:43   #3
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Default Door problems

It's probily the door mechanisms in side door I had to change three of them easy fix thou
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Old 29th October 2013, 20:22   #4
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Thanks, chaps.

Fuses: will check in daylight, but seems unlikely because the key-fob button still unlocks the doors; it just doesn't lock them. I would have thought a blown fuse would stop the system working altogether.

Door lock mechanisms: could be, but is it likely that all four have failed on the same day? Do you know any way of testing them, please?
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Old 29th October 2013, 20:24   #5
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If you get a beep when locking via the key fob that tells you something is open, check the bonnet switch as it may be causing the issue.
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Could be bonnet switch but on my connie if bonnet not shut properly I get the beep but doors still lock when fob pressed
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Old 29th October 2013, 21:15   #7
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Could be bonnet switch but on my connie if bonnet not shut properly I get the beep but doors still lock when fob pressed
Same applies with mine; if bonnet or boot open, the central locking gives a beep but still locks the doors. Nevertheless, I will check the bonnet switch, because water could easily have got in there yesterday.
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Old 30th October 2013, 20:47   #8
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The latest development: since this morning, everything has been working perfectly again! A huge relief, and it eliminates the possibilities of blown fuses or failed door mechanisms, but does leave me wondering why the problem occurred! Thanks to those who helpfully offered suggestions: much appreciated, as always.
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Old 31st October 2013, 09:05   #9
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You didn't have a spare set of keys anywhere near the ignition?

Sure I read somewhere that if the car senses the chip in the fob it won't let you lock it.
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I too have heard that having both keys close together can cause problems, but on this occasion, the spare key was nowhere near. Thanks for the thought, anyway.
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