central locking

exosteve · 15-02-2013, 09:12

My god how frustrating!
I have a problem with the central locking.
the key fob has never been very good with this car,it takes a good few stabs at the button before you can get it to work.
but the problem is as soon as you open the doors they lock themself again.
i resorted to using the key to manualy open the drivers door and it locks its self almost instantly.
i cant even get to the boot before it locks itself.
so basicaly its a two person job just to get in the car.
one to turn the key and the other to try and open the doors before it locks again.
i need this sortin asap as being a window cleaner im constantly in and out of it.
any ideas what to look for please.
steve

rustic · 15-02-2013, 09:18

Give us a clue .....

what car is it?

Most people post their vehicle details in their Avatar, and / or in their signature.

Thomas-the-Terrano2 · 15-02-2013, 12:02

id say only use key to open doors, lock them when leaving with the inside button next
to the puller? that way nats will go to sleep.

if lock with key, then each time open with key alarm goes off until key is in ignition...

arcascomp · 15-02-2013, 12:15

Depends on the version of vehicle, mine had issues with the lock timer module, up by the drivers right foot behind the kick panel.

Dynamics · 15-02-2013, 12:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thomas-the-Terrano2

id say only use key to open doors, lock them when leaving with the inside button next
to the puller? that way nats will go to sleep.

if lock with key, then each time open with key alarm goes off until key is in ignition...

Handy piece of info.

If you lock this way though, does the LED still flash on the dash?

exosteve · 15-02-2013, 18:39

its a terrano 2.7td. i will try to add pics later.
using the key in the door has been as bad as the fob.
and god knows what that button thinggys supposed to do as it still locked itself with that pressed.
i will mess about with it more on sunday.
but a couple of other things may be connected to the problem.
the front drivers door seems not quite to fit right for some reason.and not quite pressing the interiour light switch. but the door and body look straight, wit hno obvious prangs or dents.
im hoping to be able to adjust it.
basicaly im going to start from the ground up.
making sure the sills and rad mounts and everything underneath is properly treated and protected.
at least i now have a car i dont mind spendind time and money on as i love it to bits even with the problems
steve

solarman216 · 15-02-2013, 19:18

I would open all doors and then with a screwdriver flick the catches into the door closed position, two distinctive clicks, if on a door you get one good click and then a not so good one then you will have found the faulty lock, if all OK try locking the car now with the doors open, if it locks OK then, shut one door at a time and try again till you find the faulty one, then adjust the door/lock till it works, I have had this happen when a door looks shut but is not shut properly, it unlocks straight after locking, Rick

briggie · 15-02-2013, 21:00

its not a black and gold n reg mistral is it ?

rustic · 15-02-2013, 21:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by briggie

its not a black and gold n reg mistral is it ?

I was thinking that too...

exosteve · 16-02-2013, 19:56

I dont know why but its seems to have fixed itself and we havent had a problem once all day.
i think there may be moisture in the rear drivers side door as the little bar that stops the door opening is quite rusty and the window wont open on that door.
and ive still got to try and get a better fit of the drivers door.
steve

15-02-2013, 09:12	#1
exosteve Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: stoke on trent Vehicle: 2001 2.7 td lwb terrano Posts: 2,740	central locking My god how frustrating! I have a problem with the central locking. the key fob has never been very good with this car,it takes a good few stabs at the button before you can get it to work. but the problem is as soon as you open the doors they lock themself again. i resorted to using the key to manualy open the drivers door and it locks its self almost instantly. i cant even get to the boot before it locks itself. so basicaly its a two person job just to get in the car. one to turn the key and the other to try and open the doors before it locks again. i need this sortin asap as being a window cleaner im constantly in and out of it. any ideas what to look for please. steve

15-02-2013, 09:18	#2
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15-02-2013, 12:02	#3
Thomas-the-Terrano2 Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hackenthorpe Sheffield Vehicle: Terrano2 R20 lwb 2.7TDi Posts: 5,234	id say only use key to open doors, lock them when leaving with the inside button next to the puller? that way nats will go to sleep. if lock with key, then each time open with key alarm goes off until key is in ignition... __________________ M6YTB / 20YTB '60' 2010 Ford C Max Zetec 1.6i, black '56' 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0TD, silver 2021 Bailey Pegasus Grade SE Turin caravan Smile, its more likely to confuse. One Life, Don't Just Live It, Drive a Nissan, or ...... a Jeep. Owner of Nissan 4x4s 2005 to 2019, and maybe in the future too!

15-02-2013, 19:18	#7
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,431	I would open all doors and then with a screwdriver flick the catches into the door closed position, two distinctive clicks, if on a door you get one good click and then a not so good one then you will have found the faulty lock, if all OK try locking the car now with the doors open, if it locks OK then, shut one door at a time and try again till you find the faulty one, then adjust the door/lock till it works, I have had this happen when a door looks shut but is not shut properly, it unlocks straight after locking, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

15-02-2013, 12:15	#4
arcascomp Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Vehicle: 96 Mitsubishi Challenger! Posts: 775	Depends on the version of vehicle, mine had issues with the lock timer module, up by the drivers right foot behind the kick panel.

15-02-2013, 18:39	#6
exosteve Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: stoke on trent Vehicle: 2001 2.7 td lwb terrano Posts: 2,740	its a terrano 2.7td. i will try to add pics later. using the key in the door has been as bad as the fob. and god knows what that button thinggys supposed to do as it still locked itself with that pressed. i will mess about with it more on sunday. but a couple of other things may be connected to the problem. the front drivers door seems not quite to fit right for some reason.and not quite pressing the interiour light switch. but the door and body look straight, wit hno obvious prangs or dents. im hoping to be able to adjust it. basicaly im going to start from the ground up. making sure the sills and rad mounts and everything underneath is properly treated and protected. at least i now have a car i dont mind spendind time and money on as i love it to bits even with the problems steve

15-02-2013, 21:00	#8
briggie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: peoples democratic republic of west yorkshire Vehicle: " alice " Posts: 10,473	its not a black and gold n reg mistral is it ?

16-02-2013, 19:56	#10
exosteve Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: stoke on trent Vehicle: 2001 2.7 td lwb terrano Posts: 2,740	I dont know why but its seems to have fixed itself and we havent had a problem once all day. i think there may be moisture in the rear drivers side door as the little bar that stops the door opening is quite rusty and the window wont open on that door. and ive still got to try and get a better fit of the drivers door. steve