Drivers Side Door Lock

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Jam911
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Wed Oct 04, 2023 8:44 pm

So my drivers side door unlocks ok and triggers the central locking.

But it won't lock and I have to use the passengers side.

Is it a lock or relay issue ?

Many thanks
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BenHar
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Thu Oct 05, 2023 7:02 pm

Have a look here: https://www.e30zone.net/e30wiki/index.p ... al_Locking

It may have the information you need.

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Jam911
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Fri Oct 06, 2023 10:15 am

I think it is the lock barrel needs replacing
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Fri Oct 06, 2023 4:54 pm

This happened to my new so I bought a cheap central locked kit off ebay and changed the drivers side lock then wired it in to the cars loom and I now have fully working locks
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