Locking and also not locking!

[Narangga]

When I use the fobs (it is soooooooo nice to be able to do that :D) all doors lock.

To lock the doors manually I open the passenger side front door and press the 'lock' button on the dash and close the door. All doors are locked EXCEPT the passenger's side rear! :confused:

Now previously it definitely did lock when done manually on the dash as I tried it numerous times while sorting the fob issue - see here:

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/l319-discovery-3-4/180808-i-really-need-help-central-locking-alarm-key-fobs-etc-etc-2.html#post2434019

Seems weird that it will lock when the fob is used but not when the button on the dash is used.

Thoughts folks?

[LandyAndy]

My D2 did similar.
It had a "lazy" acuator on 1 back door.Pressing the fob lock wouldnt lock it,BUT, a double click on the fob it would lock.
Try pressing the button twice;););););)
Andrew

[Narangga]

My D2 did similar.
It had a "lazy" acuator on 1 back door.Pressing the fob lock wouldnt lock it,BUT, a double click on the fob it would lock.
Try pressing the button twice;););););)
Andrew

You mean on the dash I assume?

[Narangga]

My D2 did similar.
It had a "lazy" acuator on 1 back door.Pressing the fob lock wouldnt lock it,BUT, a double click on the fob it would lock.
Try pressing the button twice;););););)
Andrew

Tried pushing the button on the dash twice and the passenger side rear door will still open. However when the button on the dash is pushed when you are sitting inside the car then the door is locked and won't open. :Thump:

[Disco-tastic]

You mean it won't open from the inside but will open from the outside?

It dies sound like a faulty lock actuator. I have heard of people cleaning them, else they are about $225 online. Bit of a pain to fit but more fiddly than anything else. Can be done by one person.

Cheers

Dan

[Narangga]

You mean it won't open from the inside but will open from the outside?

It dies sound like a faulty lock actuator. I have heard of people cleaning them, else they are about $225 online. Bit of a pain to fit but more fiddly than anything else. Can be done by one person.

Cheers

Dan

Locking manually on the dash it won't open from the inside but will open from the outside.

Locking with the fob means it is locked and won't open from the outside.

Go figure...

[Disco-tastic]

I'm not sure why it is different with different methods. I assume its to do with it going through the alarm module (or whatever module controls the alarm and immobiliser) using the fob, as opposed to just locking the doors. Regardless it sounds like a door actuator on the way out. Once you can't live with it any more replace it :)

The disco3.co.uk site has a handy how-to for replacing both front and rear doors actuators.

Cheers

Dan

[Narangga]

I'm not sure why it is different with different methods. I assume its to do with it going through the alarm module (or whatever module controls the alarm and immobiliser) using the fob, as opposed to just locking the doors. Regardless it sounds like a door actuator on the way out. Once you can't live with it any more replace it :)

The disco3.co.uk site has a handy how-to for replacing both front and rear doors actuators.

Cheers

Dan

I would have thought actuator EXCEPT it locks every single time with the fob.

AND it locks and is unable to be opened from the INSIDE when the 'lock' button on the dash is pushed.

But can be opened from the outside when locked manually by the button on the dash...

[LandyAndy]

Perhaps worth trying one of those hard re-sets everyone praises and see if you pull it off without spending coins.
Andrew

[Narangga]

Hadn't thought of that Andrew so will give it a try although tomorrow just filled up with various visitors. :(

[Disco-tastic]

I would have thought actuator EXCEPT it locks every single time with the fob.

AND it locks and is unable to be opened from the INSIDE when the 'lock' button on the dash is pushed.

But can be opened from the outside when locked manually by the button on the dash...

You couldnt open mine from the inside but you could open from the outside.

The actuator sits just below the external handle, with a cable to the handle and a rod to the internal handle. Its possible that the internal handle has a separate actuator that is fine, while the external handle actuator is on the way out.

Im guessing that the fob, while activating the alarm and immobiliser, sends a higher voltage which is enough for the faulty actuator, while the internal button doesnt, but that's all a guess.

Whatever it is i hope you solve it :)

Cheers

Dan

[Narangga]

But why does the actuator you describe function correctly if the fob is used and incorrectly when the dash button is used??? :confused: :confused: :confused:

[Nicky]

But why does the actuator you describe function correctly if the fob is used and incorrectly when the dash button is used??? :confused: :confused: :confused:

Try a hard reset

[Disco-tastic]

But why does the actuator you describe function correctly if the fob is used and incorrectly when the dash button is used??? :confused: :confused: :confused:

That i don't know and can only guess as to the cause.

At least the fob works and not the other way round. :o

Cheers

Dan

[SBD4]

A long shot but, any chance the child lock is activated for that door? Being locked from the inside but not from the outside sounds very much like it is.

[Narangga]

I tried it again tonight - several times - and now the rear passenger side door locks whichever way you lock the vehicle. :wallbash:

[Disco-tastic]

Maybe all that activity loosened it up :p

It'll work properly just long enough for you to forget about it... :rolleyes:

Cheers

Dan

[Narangga]

Maybe all that activity loosened it up :p

It'll work properly just long enough for you to forget about it... :rolleyes:

Cheers

Dan

More than likely!

Now Dan if you could replicate this problem on your vehicle you might be able to explain it to you wife with a "now if I had an IID Tool dear..." :angel: :angel: :angel:

[Disco-tastic]

Unfortunately thats not the problem - she's OK'd the diagnostic tool, and sliders and protection plates and draws and the rest... (what a lass!)

However i have had to recently replace a wheel bearing and fix the EPB (which isn't too bad) but then our air con died in the middle of winter and now our oven has just packed it up too. The cars also coming up for another service and a gearbox service, and i need to do the LCA bushes.

First world problems aye! :o

My theory is if you continue to threaten the lock that you'll replace it it will keep behaving. Thats how all the stuff at work behaves... :p

Cheers

Dan

[Grentarc]

Thats how all the stuff at work behaves... :p

Stuff or Staff? :D

[Narangga]

Stuff or Staff? :D

Both! :wasntme: