AMMO Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 I'm wondering if anybody can help. The central locking on my Ford Focus Estate has gone a bit haywire. When you lock it using either the key or the remote it immediately unlocks itself again. On one occasion I managed to lock it and when I went back to it the next morning it had unlocked itself. It must have been happening for a while as I have gone to the car in the morning and have found it unlocked. Anyone had this happen to them or have any ideas at where I should start looking? Haven't had a chance to look at it yet. Might give it a go later today and could do with some ideas as to where to start looking. Thanks. Ammo Raceco.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Day Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 This happened to me with a BMW years ago. Turned out to be a faulty door switch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrightpayne Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 This has happened to me on an Orion - when I locked it one of the handles didn't go into the locked position and caused the rest to un-lock. Simply locked / unlocked the offening handle a few times and it sorted itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaeljclark Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Also check that the flap that covers the ignition barrell is closing, on my Jag X-Type (I can already hear the comments "so a ford mondeo then") if the flap doesn't close the locking won't take place. Looking on the Jag Forum, the ignition barrel is a common fault.... It's also possible a sensor thinks that a door/boot is still open, the if you do it with the Jag it will beep the horn and flash the indicator closest to the offending item. Does the Focus have one of these message centre type things? If so it might be worth starting the engine and seeing if it announces that a door is still open??? Mike 07 Plated RoadSport SV 150 in Red with Black nose band and stripe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Perry Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Another thing to check is the fuel flap lock (if it has one) which is often linked into the door system On some cars if the flap lock slider comes across a restriction in its travel it immediately reopens the doors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rj Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Or the wires that goes to the boot lid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMMO Posted September 1, 2010 Author Share Posted September 1, 2010 Many thanks guys. Seems to be a problem with the passenger door lock that is not working properly. If I lock the doors with the remote or with the key on the drivers side door the doors immediately re-open. If I lock the passenger side door with the key the doors all lock and stay locked. I just remembered that a while ago the doors locked and unlocked themselves as I was driving along. I have been getting noises from the tailgate so will also investigate the wiring to that and the fuel flap as well to see if that has a switch. Ta Ammo Raceco.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMMO Posted September 1, 2010 Author Share Posted September 1, 2010 WD40 on the passenger door lock seems to have solved it. The lock was probably a bit sticky from lack of use and not locking properly not allowing the other locks to lock as well? It looks like it was Orion syndrome as experienced by Wrightpayne. I'm hoping it stays fixed! Thanks again guys for your suggestions. Ammo Raceco.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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