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Central Locking problem....
Posted: Sun May 18, 2008 8:23 pm
by dp bradford
As a few people have seen this afternoon at Downham, my central locking is causing problems
The locking button has somehow become detached from the lock

- I've fished it, and the connecting rod, from inside the door. But how to re-attach??? I think it'll be a total strip down for the door, but before I do - has anyone any bright ideas?
Cheers,
Dave
Re: Central Locking problem....
Posted: Mon May 19, 2008 12:26 am
by bigdaddycain
Going from the pic you posted DP, chances are you will find a plastic joint with a ridge in it,you will probably need to squeeze the rod into the joint using some long nose pliers. Be careful not to slip though,and a vice like grip may be required, if it "clicks" in easily, the plastic knuckle has worn, and will need replacement.
I'd strip the door card from the other door first before you attempt anything,that way you can see how the mechanism operates,ensuring the rod is going in the correct way,check the knuckle/connector hasn't slipped out of alignment whilst there...

Re: Central Locking problem....
Posted: Mon May 19, 2008 12:52 pm
by dp bradford
bigdaddycain wrote:Going from the pic you posted DP, chances are you will find a plastic joint with a ridge in it,you will probably need to squeeze the rod into the joint using some long nose pliers. ....
Thanks, Ste - trouble is, there's no way on earth I can get a pair of pliers anywhere near the lock without (I think) removing the channel that the window slides in. And that'll mean removing the glass and whatever else is associated with it
This might be something I have to live with for a while until an appropriately sized tuit is found
Dave