Central Locking Problem

[matt_c80]

Hi Guys,

My passenger side door's locking mechanism seems to have decided to go on the blink. Unfortunately, the door was locked when this happened and now I can't get the door open. I can't even unlock it with the key! Is this common problem or has it happened to anyone else? Is there anytihg that I can do to try and fix it, or should I just leave it to the specialists?

[Chris Rogers]

depends on age really. more common on 32's. does it make ANY noise at all? can you open it from teh inside?

[br3ndan]

better to be locked, and unable to unlock then for it to be unlocked and unable to lock ..

[matt_c80]

depends on age really. more common on 32's. does it make ANY noise at all? can you open it from teh inside?

No can't open it at all and the locking actuator seems to be making a noise, but the door handle still stays locked.

[Chris Rogers]

ok you have a fun task ahead of you. that panel has to come off. strange that you can't get it open with the key. key is directly tied to the mech.

[matt_c80]

ok you have a fun task ahead of you. that panel has to come off. strange that you can't get it open with the key. key is directly tied to the mech.

Yep, going to be fun! The key doesn't even work at all, which is weird.