central locking

[kashiskash]

Hello there, I'm new to the site so please go easy on me. I bought a 320 convertable E30 a year ago and its just been sat outside with a cover on it. the other day I took it out and I wanted to put some petrol in it but the petrol tank is locked..
also the the central locking dose not seem to work anymore the drivers side push down door knob is stuck an will not go up or down. can anyone please shed some light on this problem for me please.
thanks kash

[Stefan on probation]

Are you able to open the boot or the drivers side door?

Try "wiggling" the key and do make sure you have the correct key as well.

[Brianmoooore]

There's a slot in the boot trim that allows you to reach the petrol flap solenoid, to allow you to operate it manually, but this won't be any help until you get into the boot.
Sadly, this sounds like another case of blocked sill drains flooding the locking ECU.
When it's flooded it tends to power the lock motors continuously, burning them out, and jamming them in the locked position.
The ECU is located inside the RH sill, immediately below the driver's side front speaker, so the first thing to do is see if you can get to this and examine it. Removing the driver's seat helps, if you can't get the door open.

[kashiskash]

thanks for your reply mate, i'll have a look this weekend if the weather holds out for me
and I'll post the outcome.
thanks paul

[Brianmoooore]

What's the current state of things? Can you get inside the car through the doors? Or some other way? Can you get into the boot?