central locking issues after driver door damage Mk4 Fiesta Ghia

Take it back to the garage that fitted the door and get them to fix it on the insurance?

David Taylor gurgled happily, sounding much like they were saying:

^ what he said.

It's a no-brainer.

The locking worked. The car was hit. The insurance paid for the car to be fixed. The locking still doesn't work. The car isn't properly fixed.

The garage have tried twice and seemingly can't do it. I'm trying to be helpful and work out what's wrong. It's quite possibly easier than keeping on taking it back to the garage. The work has 5 years warranty so I still have the option to take it back but it's just rather a pain having to drive there and get back to work or home.

So, does anyone else have any suggestions about what might actually be wrong, rather than just telling me to do what I have already done!

Thanks,

Tony

Yes - I am aware of that, but see my other post. I really believe the garage is doing its best and I'm just trying to help. Your point is of course valid but I was actually after mechanical, not procedural or legal, advice. I believe there is a different newsgroup for that?

Thanks,

Tony

Tony Brett gurgled happily, sounding much like they were saying:

So the insurance pay for somewhere competent to fix it.

I'm not sure how much clearer I can be here - I'm after technical advice, not procedural advice. I am well aware of the legal position and will push it with the insurance company if I have to.

I thought this newsgroup was about DIY car maintenance and repairs? THAT'S what I'm asking about.

Tony

I'd first examine where the door loom plugs into the main one - make sure all the plugs are connected. Then if would be a case of examining everything inside the door for damage.

Thanks Dave. Obvious question: Where does the door loom plug into the main one? Is it in the door or in the car body?

Thanks,

Tony

Thanks Dave. Obvious question: Where does the door loom plug into the main one? Is it in the door or in the car body?

Thanks,

Tony

I guess that the Bodyshop hasn't used the services of a skilled Autoelectician. There are mobile ones that such places can call in to undertake specialist parts of such a bodywork repair.

From your description it's a wiring fault caused by the accident, not a stock fault where someone can suggest replacing a fuse, relay etc. and also something that should be relatively easy for an auto electrician to find.

So take the advice offered go back to the insurance and explain what has happened and get it booked in with a another qualified garage.

Simples!

Dunno every car, but usually in the car body. So the door can be removed complete. They won't be far from where the loom enters the body.