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Central locking

Posted: 28 Mar 2012, 12:37
by Taw Cottage
Hi Guys

Have just discovered, after 6 years of ownership, that my 1990 Westy has cental locking :oops:

It obviously doesn't work, so I'm hoping that you can point me in the right direction to find the possible cause.

Thanks in advance

Steve

Re: Central locking

Posted: 28 Mar 2012, 15:19
by Titus A Duxass
Check the earth (brown) and the 12v power.

Re: Central locking

Posted: 28 Mar 2012, 19:08
by tonytech
Is it origional?

I've answered a few posts about CL, so worth a search.

Circuit diagrams here.
http://www.pbase.com/tonytech/image/84733738
http://www.pbase.com/tonytech/image/84733739

Usually (IMO) the door motors sieze, they are easy to strip down, and cleaning the contacts may help.
Sometimes the sliding contact that powers the other doors fails, it is supported on two tiny springs that the rust fairy steals.

T

Re: Central locking

Posted: 28 Mar 2012, 19:46
by Taw Cottage
Cheers Tony.

Yes, the system is original equipment.

Will follow your advice and see if I get a result.

Thanks
Steve

Re: Central locking

Posted: 28 Mar 2012, 19:55
by tonytech
I have one of my units out of the van at the moment, so I'll take some photos tomorrow and post them up.
T

Re: Central locking

Posted: 28 Mar 2012, 20:05
by Taw Cottage
Cheers Tony

Steve :)

Re: Central locking

Posted: 28 Mar 2012, 21:12
by tonytech
http://www.pbase.com/tonytech/central_locking_images

I should really be paying bills, but decided to do the photos now,

Hope they help.
T

Re: Central locking

Posted: 31 Mar 2012, 20:12
by Taw Cottage
Thanks for your help guys

Found the actual fuse was missing, once replaced, the drivers door and sliding door worked fine, the tailgate locked and wouldn't unlock........had to remove interior panel.....plastic plugs a nightmare :cry: ....a bit of cleaning and greasing eased the mechanism and it now works fine :D However, the passenger door actuator was full of crud inside and basically knackered.......so replacement actuator required :roll:

Steve