Hi All
I have a 1999 Mk2 MRE sw20 import and for a while now the drivers side door will not unlock with the radio button on the keyfob or alarm. Passenger side door seems ok.
I have removed the drivers door card and replaced the microswitch with a new one (at the cost of £60) and this has not fixed the issue.
When you press the unlock button the key i can hear and feel the slightest of movements within the black box of door latch. Its like its trying to work.
Can i remove the latch and perform any cleaning or refurbishment of this part to bring it back to life? OR is it better to purchase a replacement latch? If replacement, i can only see secondhand on ebay anyone know where to source one otherwise?
Central Locking wont work on drivers door - Import Mk2
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Re: Central Locking wont work on drivers door - Import Mk2
It could be a look connection or check for operation of locking arm.
Where Two metal prongs attached to the unit
Where Two metal prongs attached to the unit
Re: Central Locking wont work on drivers door - Import Mk2
[quote="almeida1234"]It could be a look connection or check for operation of locking arm.
Where Two metal prongs attached to the unit[/quote]
The lock and catch are fully operational when the key or internal lock is used, so the locking arm is fine. I hear a tick from the latch box when i try to use the central locking. Can the internals of the latch housing be cleaned?
Where Two metal prongs attached to the unit[/quote]
The lock and catch are fully operational when the key or internal lock is used, so the locking arm is fine. I hear a tick from the latch box when i try to use the central locking. Can the internals of the latch housing be cleaned?
Re: Central Locking wont work on drivers door - Import Mk2
it'll be the little white rotary switch has worn out. Happened to my rev2.
Re: Central Locking wont work on drivers door - Import Mk2
that would be the microswitch, which i have already replaced. I don't think its that.
Re: Central Locking wont work on drivers door - Import Mk2
I'm starting to think my issue is with the Door latch unit (black box).
If i take this off the door, is it serviceable? can i open it up and see if there's any hard grease or something inside causing this?
If i take this off the door, is it serviceable? can i open it up and see if there's any hard grease or something inside causing this?
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Re: Central Locking wont work on drivers door - Import Mk2
It might be worth checking the wiring where it goes from the door into the car, I had trouble with my electric window wiring there on my old mk2
Re: Central Locking wont work on drivers door - Import Mk2
FYI, i managed to get this resolved. I bought the entire door latch for RHD import from MrMr2 on ebay for £22. Had to clean the part up a bit but managed to fit relatively easy. Central locking works like a dream!