why isnt my central locking working

[GTCRSHR]

AE101 fxgt,

the passenger side isnt working,

where do i start or what do i need to replace

[Mr.Phreak]

Because you forgot to plug it back in when you put your trims back on??

[GTCRSHR]

Because you forgot to plug it back in when you put your trims back on??

no it wasnt working before i took the door cards off

well not properly it TRIES to close it like say 2mm and then thats it will close the drivers side fine

[Mr.Phreak]

Actuators possibly died

[sergei]

Check how easy is to lock it manually, then listen when you activate the central locking if you could hear the motor trying to lock/unlock that door, it could be electrical (power not getting to motor) or mechanical (jammed motor), pull apart door trim locate plug for that motor (should be in bottom of the door corner) measure the voltage between the pins on the plug (with motor connected, than with it disconnected), if you are getting voltage with motor connected it means that motor is jammed, either replace it or repair the jam, if you are not getting the voltage on the plug with motor disconnected, remember the colours of the wires and trace back to Door Control Unit and see if the wires intact (test resistance), the door control unit is located behind pasanger glove box (orange or black box, it says on the side of it "Door Control Unit", you could hear relays clicking inside of it when central locking activated).

[GTCRSHR]

is that the black thing ? about 4-6 inches long shaped like the end of a gun sortof

[GTCRSHR]

Check how easy is to lock it manually, then listen when you activate the central locking if you could hear the motor trying to lock/unlock that door, it could be electrical (power not getting to motor) or mechanical (jammed motor), pull apart door trim locate plug for that motor (should be in bottom of the door corner) measure the voltage between the pins on the plug (with motor connected, than with it disconnected), if you are getting voltage with motor connected it means that motor is jammed, either replace it or repair the jam, if you are not getting the voltage on the plug with motor disconnected, remember the colours of the wires and trace back to Door Control Unit and see if the wires intact (test resistance), the door control unit is located behind pasanger glove box (orange or black box, it says on the side of it "Door Control Unit", you could hear relays clicking inside of it when central locking activated).

cheers for that will have a look at it tonight

it tries to close the lock, moves it about 2mm or so but it just wont move it enough to lock it ?

sound electrical

[sergei]

well if it tries to move, either pushrods are bend/obstructed/rusted or the acutator needs to be serviced or replaced.

[GTCRSHR]

is the actuator easy to get too ?

[sergei]

yep, you will have to remove door trim, and it should be located on the bottom in the corner of the door.

[GTCRSHR]

Thanks for that i will have a look tonight

[GTCRSHR]

well after having a look last night,

i cant for the life of me figure out how im suppose to get the actuator out

it looks to me like i need to service it, it is working but just not properly

rods are fine no damage to them and the actuator clicks over but just not enough to open and close the lock

[85AW20v]

CRC....

[Mr.Phreak]

It's probably stripped the gears inside, just replace it....they're not exactly expensive

And c'mon Gate, thought you know if you can't get something out, you just need a bigger hammer

[samlloyd]

Is your interior light working?

[GTCRSHR]

how do i get the actuator out ? does any one have a diagram please

i dont have the interior light plugged in ?

[MrOizo]

these actuators are bitchnuts of things to get out!

there is like 2 bolts holding it in and a loom going to it..
(oh and the arm which goes to tthe locking mechanism)

with a bit of sussing out you'll be able to get it out..

might wanna go to pick a part and practice on them ones before doing your own