(T) Central Locking

Has anyone had problems with the central locking. Mine doesn't appear to operating. I'll check the fuse but wondered if anyone has had a similar problem, if there were other occurrences..?

A

Have you tried both locks?

Central locking failing is normally as a result of the servo failing but just looked through eper and cant find a servo or motor on the locking system?

Mine has only ever locked on passenger side & it unlocks ok both sides.

It isn't opening on drivers side now, which is very annoying

I would like some ideas aswell please??

The central locking servo is part of the door lock. Its easy to take out the lock from the door and give it a good oil.



If you do find its stuffed I have seen a few on ebay for sale (see link below)

http://cgi.ebay.fr/Fiat-Barchetta-Se...ayphotohosting

Also check the yellow original central locking relay thats under the dash in the passenger side (Big yellow box) A replacment is cheep and you could upgrade to remote central locking like the one below . (£30 Ish)




(link below)
http://abacuscaralarms.co.uk/store/v...Meta%20M20

I have fitted this to my 1999 B and it takes two mins and works well :-)
hope this helps

Doc Orange Peel

Ah! thanks Doc I thought that might be the case but eper confused the issue. I will see about getting that remote unit, very good tip Thanks

*Edit* it's £80 Doc.

Its only 3 bolts and two rods, so it does not take much to get the lock out (simple job)

When I fitted mine it did not work and felt as if it the lock was stuffed. I put some copper grease on all the moving parts and it worked fine after that.



PPS You can get the remote's loads cheaper then £80 !! I have the same set and mine and it was £40 from eBay.

I'll have a look cheers.

Hello

Were you just talking about remote central locking?

How easy is it to fit & which is the best?

Thanks

Caroline

If you have central locking and you want to turn it into remote central locking then get the kit above. You just have to replace the yellow relay with the new remote one and thats it !!! You dont even need a screwdriver !!!



If you dont have central locking then you will need to upgrade the locks in the doors as well as the door wiring. This is not that hard to do as its all just a simple swap and plug in.

Nothing available on ebay at this time.