hey guys, my central lock just decided to stop working.
my fuel cap door is locked.
is there a way to unlock it manually?
thanks!
Fuel cap door manual release?
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sweep
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Inside the boot behind the offside panel
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Brianmoooore
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There's a small slit in the trim panel for the purpose, though it's difficult to work through, so you may have to remove the lamp holder assembly from the rear RH lamp cluster and reach behind the trim.
Alternatively, perform the "red/black wire mod." and the locking will probably work again.
Alternatively, perform the "red/black wire mod." and the locking will probably work again.
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michalt
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strange thing is this morning i was able to lock and unlock car using boot.
now boot-lock locks and unlocks only boot.
passenger door lock SOMETIMES locks all door.
now boot-lock locks and unlocks only boot.
passenger door lock SOMETIMES locks all door.
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michalt
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i have tried to open car today and central lock didnt work at all...
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Brianmoooore
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Brianmoooore wrote: Alternatively, perform the "red/black wire mod." and the locking will probably work again.
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michalt
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sorry for a thick question but the "red/black wire mod" is only for drivers door right? - does it affect all locks?
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Brianmoooore
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Affects the entire central locking system, both door mirrors, and the tweeter and window in the driver's door.
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michalt
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ok - i guess I will try to do that tomorrow.
any tips on how not to break anything lol?
any tips on how not to break anything lol?
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Brianmoooore
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Don't lose your temper with inanimate objects!michalt wrote: any tips on how not to break anything lol?
