Locking Troubles

Mon Mar 07, 2005 7:58 pm

Hi guys, me again!
I as trying to open the driver door this evening but the lock didn't seem to want to turn, the lock on the passenger door doesn't really seem to work alt all but when I lock th driver door or boot it seems to lock then.

Long and short of it is, is this a problem with the central locking or could the locks be on the way out?
Hope this makes sense!!

Many thanks!

Guest · Mon Mar 07, 2005 8:08 pm

Very icy these past few nights where I live. Could be that your locks are a little seized, try spraying de-icer in there and then lubricate them with some WD40 afterwards. If it isn't the ice then maybe a good old spray of lubricant will ease them up a bit. If they're still tough to open then it must be a lock problem.

Mon Mar 07, 2005 9:22 pm

Could be the lock barrels are worn. You can get rebuild kits from the $tealers.

Mon Mar 07, 2005 9:51 pm

Does it lock unlock form the boot ok?

If your bored as opposed to getting new lock barrels, you could just get a remote central locking kit, very easy to install, I did mine in around 3hrs. I just use my boot as a backup.

Mon Mar 07, 2005 9:55 pm

you could just get a remote central locking kit

Where did you get that from?

Matt

Mon Mar 07, 2005 9:57 pm

It unlock form the boot fine,
Where can I get my hands on a remote locking kit?
Thanks
Tom

Mon Mar 07, 2005 10:07 pm

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 46065&rd=1
Cobra is a good make i believe
Or you can go for the alarm
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 34729&rd=1
This is what I got, and from the same guy, seams a good sellar and will give you a wiring diagram for an e30. You should be able to work it out

I got mine neaerly a year ago and its fine....touch wood!

Mon Mar 07, 2005 10:15 pm

Taken from the eBay site, for the kit you got

IT WILL ALSO LOCK THE DOORS WHEN IGNITION IS TURNED ON OR WHEN CAR REACHES 5 MPH

Can you switch that off?

Matt

Mon Mar 07, 2005 10:34 pm

Ive actually got the other (cheaper one) but I assume you can switch that function off.(better ask the sellar though, he will know!) Can't really see the point of it,if your being car jacked, you may not even be going 5mph.....