Hi there,
I'm having some problem with the central locking on a Ford Escort. For some reason when I lock the car, the central locking instantly unlocks the car again. It's as though something somewhere is sticking. Can anyone point me in some direction as to where I can begin to solve this rather annoying problem!?
Help appreciated.
Jamber.
One or more of the door closed switches (inside the door) has failed, or there is a broken wire where the loom joins the door perhaps?
Chris
Hi Chris,
Thanks for the reply. Where is the switch on the door that you're reffering to ?
Thanks,
Jamber.
There's one in each door, and one in the tailgate.
Access obviously means removing the door card. They are mounted on the door lock mechanism by a clip that usually breaks :-(
First port of call if I was trying to fix it would be to measure the continuity of the wires that go to the drivers door; this is not a particularly easy task and would require a multi-meter, the wiring diagrams and some basic electrical skills.
Chris
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