jpsh120 Posted March 13, 2015 Report Share Posted March 13, 2015 I'm assuming this is related to the door lock switch but wanted to check before taking anything apart. Remote no longer locks the car but will unlock OK and the interior light stays on with doors shut. I believe the issue is with the drivers door. Any advice welcome. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackArosa Posted March 19, 2015 Report Share Posted March 19, 2015 same issue, mine will lock but wont unlock, today it did neither, im going to take mine in to a garage if you get no luck, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpsh120 Posted March 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2015 Strangely the remote has started working again without me doing anything. Perhaps there is something internal on the lock that is sticking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trail_Biker Posted March 19, 2015 Report Share Posted March 19, 2015 I would think it's the same problem as I had. The latch position microswitch on the drivers door lock. You can get a complete new lock off fleabay for £19.98 - saves a load of hassle trying to change just the microswitch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skezza Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 I would think it's the same problem as I had. The latch position microswitch on the drivers door lock. You can get a complete new lock off fleabay for £19.98 - saves a load of hassle trying to change just the microswitch.Having tried fixing the microswitch in the past, I really don't think it's worth it. Lots of effort and unnecessary stress. I mean, how much is time worth eh? Just buy a new lock definitely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
postman pat Posted April 8, 2015 Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 This is my first posting and seems this might be what I am looking for. My daughters Arosa needs a new internal lock on the drives side but it is a non central looking type. The micro switch has gone, so no internal light. The ones I see on Ebay appear to be for those with Central Locking. Is it possible to use one of these instead, would it work. Also can anyone tell me if, there should there also be a switch on the passenger side lock and secondly what activates the warning buzzer if you have left your lights on.Hope this males sense and someone can advise me.Many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skezza Posted April 9, 2015 Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 This is my first posting and seems this might be what I am looking for. My daughters Arosa needs a new internal lock on the drives side but it is a non central looking type. The micro switch has gone, so no internal light. The ones I see on Ebay appear to be for those with Central Locking. Is it possible to use one of these instead, would it work. Also can anyone tell me if, there should there also be a switch on the passenger side lock and secondly what activates the warning buzzer if you have left your lights on.Hope this males sense and someone can advise me.Many thanksThe non-CL type don't use microswitches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
postman pat Posted April 9, 2015 Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 Many thanks for the quick reply.When I took the lock out, at the bottom of it, plugged in was a two wire connector. This was plugged in to a small switch at the bottom of the lock, but it was broken. When I connected the two wires across, the courtesy light came on. The switch would have been activated as the the door lock opened and shut. This was the switch I was referring too.Anyone have any ideas.....Many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skezza Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 Many thanks for the quick reply.When I took the lock out, at the bottom of it, plugged in was a two wire connector. This was plugged in to a small switch at the bottom of the lock, but it was broken. When I connected the two wires across, the courtesy light came on. The switch would have been activated as the the door lock opened and shut. This was the switch I was referring too.Anyone have any ideas.....Many thanksIt doesn't use a microswitch. It uses a bog standard connection to detect when the door is closed or not. It's very basic, and they rarely fail. I would have an attempt at fixing it if you can. Drop a bit of solder in there, there's nothing you can really break it's that basic. You cannot replace with a CL locking mechanism. They work differently and it would feel very hard when you turn it. For one, you'd be moving the entire solenoid every time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
postman pat Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 Many thanks fr taking the time to reply and excuse me if I appear a little ignorant. The switch I refer to is permanently attached to the bottom of the lock, I should have taken a photo of it. A small button on the switch is pushed in as the cam of the lock moves when the door is opened. The small part of the switch that sticks out have broken off. Are will still referring about the same part. I'll see if I can add a photo later. Many thanks for your help, much appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
postman pat Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 I have taken a few photos but how do I upload them...Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T3LLIOTT Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 I have taken a few photos but how do I upload them...ThanksUpload them to Photobucket and copy an paste the 'IMG' code into your post. Hope that helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
postman pat Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 Many thanks for that, hopefully this will explain more clearly what I'm on about.Thanks again.http://s288.photobucket.com/user/Tattybeef26/media/IMG_0778_zpszdsjeola.jpg.html?sort=3&o=3http://s288.photobucket.com/user/Tattybeef26/media/IMG_0779_zpshyolwno7.jpg.html?sort=3&o=2http://s288.photobucket.com/user/Tattybeef26/media/IMG_0780_zpsibmlannl.jpg.html?sort=3&o=1http://s288.photobucket.com/user/Tattybeef26/media/IMG_0781_zpsffilhb7d.jpg.html?sort=3&o=0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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