Hi,
My nearside central locking actuator seems to keep trying to operate after turning the key to unlock the car (can't remember if it does it on locking), it makes a loud buzzing type noise for a second or two.
Which is more likely to be the culprit, the actuator itself or the central locking relay?
Cheers,
Dave
Central Locking Noise
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Kedge
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Contours
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Actuator may be sticking. I would imagine if the others are working then that particular actuator is the problem
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Brianmoooore
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More likely that what the actuator is trying to move is sticking. Clean and lubricate!
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Cheers, I'll try and find some time and motivation to strip the door down and give it a proper investigation. Hopefully does just need a clean and lube.
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HenryM3
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I had exactly this problem a few weeks ago, I sprayed wd40 in through the key hole and the door shut side of the lock. This cured the problem, I then sprayed bike chain lube in same areas. Been working fine since. Will at some stage strip and clean but to cold at the moment.