locking problem

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Pyros6546
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locking problem

Post by Pyros6546 »

ok guys its been a while since i last visited but have been busy with work
i have just found a minor problem, my central locking works fine on the doors
but has just started acting up for the boot it did lock but for some reason
it just won't lock now thats with using the key too any ideas,,,
teamster1975
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Re: locking problem

Post by teamster1975 »

It's a strange beast, the boot lock on these.
If you open the boot with the key it won't lock with the central locking until you've relocked it with the key (at least on mine); totally illogical. :?
1996 406 1.8LX Got a bad case of hydro lock!
1996 406 Executive 2.0 Turbo XU10J2TE No longer hangin' on in there :(
1997 Honda CB500V
2003 Volvo V40 1.8 GDi SE killed by a nutter in a beemer 5 series
2008 Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Titanium X

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Pyros6546
1.8 16v
Posts: 75
Joined: Thu Mar 01, 2007 10:38 pm
Location: South Yorkshire

Re: locking problem

Post by Pyros6546 »

yeah but i've never used key to unlock boot, anyways its going in for repair on thursday
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