"Simon (Dark Angel)" <darkangel5NOSPAMTHANKS@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> Got a Ford Focus LX 1.6 (UK model), first registered in 2000.
>
> I believe there to be a problem with the central locking motor on the
> drivers side.
>
> The central locking works fine when using the key in the drivers door to
> lock/unlock everything.
>
> However, when trying to use the remote fob to unlock the car, the
drivers
> door remains locked. All the other doors unlock fine with the remote,
just
> not the drivers.
>
> If I try and lock it using the remote it won't lock at all, you hear the
> motors fire to lock the car, but then fire again unlocking everything
> (presumably because the drivers door won't lock).
>
> Anyone else had this problem? Is it just a case of replacing the motor,
or
> is there anything else I should try first?
>
> I have done a cursory google search, but not turned anything up that
> appears relevant.
>
>
> Incidentally, as a side issue, I noticed a while back there was a
> differant problem with the passenger door lock. Although it opens/locks
> with the remote or using the key on the drivers door. If you use the key
> on the passenger door it will only lock/unlock that door. Is the system
> meant to be like that, or could it be an electrical fault?
Had this with my 00 W Zetec too.
It's one of two things- either the drivers door motor is knackered, or the
multiplug in the hinge area is loose / poorly connected.- check this
first.
Unscrew and tighten acouple of times to clean the contacts. If no better-
replace the door motor.
Tim..
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