C/L Solinoid removal?

[broadie]

Hi trying to sort the central locking on the O/S/R door
is trying to work just not very well so its got to come out for cleen up or replacement.
Questions is do I remove the whole door catch assembly or just the solinoid (with a dumpy screwdriver)?
Also is it main dealers for a replacement?

Thanks Broadie

[capri_rob]

The solenoids usually work or they dont

If the rods/mech is stiff this wont help - try dousing all the moving bits in oil and see if that frees things up a bit

Plenty of servicable used solenoids about for next to nothing if it is knackered

[broadie]

Thanks Rob.
Just had a mess around I'm starting to think its the plug.
I'll have a play tomorrow as I hate gagging holding a torch in my mouth.

[BHadley]

I have a wiring loom from a 2 door type car that I replaced the whole door with gathering dust if its any good plus a solenoid.....

[broadie]

Cheers Slideout
Have you got a photo of the plug so I don't wreck mine trying to remove it, as its easy to see how it should be removed once the pieces are in my hand broken
Thanks Broadie

[BHadley]

I shall have a dig around find it and figure out how to upload the pic hopefully by tommorow evening!

[BHadley]

Haven't forgotten about plug pic, things got hectic last night shall have a go today at some point.....

[BHadley]

PM sent broadie

[broadie]

Thanks Slideout
What do you want for the solenoid?

Cleaned mine up along with the catch and repaired some wires but it only works 90% of the time which is a pain with the little ones.

[BHadley]

Yeah bet that's fun when its raining too! Ok, I guess £10 posted sounds fair, il send a section of loom (cut so would need to solder or crimp) with the plug too to cover all bases regarding solenoid issues. PM details and go from there?

[broadie]

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[BHadley]

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