Member Since: 02 Jan 2010
Location: south shields
Posts: 5
Central Locking Mystery
Iv got a 06 discovery, which has developed the rather odd habit of not locking the drivers door when the central locking is activated. All the other doors lock - just not the drivers door. When you check the door handle to see if its locked, the door opens and the alarm goes off. You deactivate the lock/alarm via the key fob, close the door, re-activate the alarm via the key fob and hey presto the second time the door locks correctly. there isnt a problem locking the door internally from the padlock button on the dash or the auto lock when you drive off - which works first time every time, only when using the fob and then only on some days - on others everything works tickety boo? any suggestions?
15th May 2010 3:35 pm
TUK316
Member Since: 26 Dec 2009
Location: Gwent
Posts: 39
Mine is doing the same... God knows how long my car has been unlocked.
Also 2006 D3. It seems to lock OK on the second attempt. I would recommend to anyone to check of their drivers door is locked and don't assume it is because it makes all the right noises.
31st Aug 2010 9:58 am
jm105845
Member Since: 21 Aug 2007
Location: dublin
Posts: 271
hi
had the same on my 2009 model drivers door
would not lock
other doors lock fine
bit of a bummer because you assume it is locked untill
you try the door and then it opens and alarm goes off
fix was a new lock and now works fine
31st Aug 2010 11:48 am
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
Posts: 72790
Yep, sounds like a new door latch needed. A very common problem but usually where it doesn't unlock.
31st Aug 2010 11:54 am
TUK316
Member Since: 26 Dec 2009
Location: Gwent
Posts: 39
Thanks both, I'll change the door latch.
5th Sep 2010 1:31 pm
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Yep - new latch required, I've had one that wouldn't lock and one that wouldn't unlock!
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5th Sep 2010 3:50 pm
CJM625
Member Since: 21 Jun 2010
Location: Cheshire
Posts: 258
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5th Sep 2010 6:42 pm
disco_steve
Member Since: 25 Aug 2009
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Posts: 1498
Yep it's a 'fun' job needing small hands to get inside to unplug/reconnect the wiring to the lockNever get mad - get even !!
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5th Sep 2010 8:10 pm
CJM625
Member Since: 21 Jun 2010
Location: Cheshire
Posts: 258
I took the handle off the door which made things easier 2015 BMW i3 REX
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6th Sep 2010 8:24 am
TUK316
Member Since: 26 Dec 2009
Location: Gwent
Posts: 39
Just been quoted £63 plus vat for the latch plus £147 plus vat for fitting which appears a bit steep.
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