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Hi folks
Looking for some help with a problem with the driver’s side door lock (1.4 16v 2004, 3dr). Background is that recently the remote function on the key stopped working and from looking at other posts on here about this, looks like the ECU will need reprogrammed using the right software to again recognise the key?, so might chase this up when I get the chance and see if there are any independents locally who might be able to do (opinion seems to be that this would be an expensive job at the Fiat dealer).
However, in the meantime, the key still works in the lock……but the problem is, only to lock and not to unlock – in the sense that it moves freely in the lock and will lock the car (anti clockwise turn) on the central locking (including the boot) no problem, but when it comes to unlocking (clockwise turn) even when the key is turned clockwise as far as it will go with a considerable (and probably not desirable) amount of force it will not unlock. Not really sure how the lock set up works, and so would be grateful for any knowledge that anyone could share. For what it’s worth the boot lock has long since given up working off the key, which might have been a last resort option to get into the car if the driver’s door lock failed to co-operate. At the moment, I’m not locking the car, which in my circumstances isn’t a major issue, thankfully, but would like to get something sorted.
Cheers
Hi folks
Looking for some help with a problem with the driver’s side door lock (1.4 16v 2004, 3dr). Background is that recently the remote function on the key stopped working and from looking at other posts on here about this, looks like the ECU will need reprogrammed using the right software to again recognise the key?, so might chase this up when I get the chance and see if there are any independents locally who might be able to do (opinion seems to be that this would be an expensive job at the Fiat dealer).
However, in the meantime, the key still works in the lock……but the problem is, only to lock and not to unlock – in the sense that it moves freely in the lock and will lock the car (anti clockwise turn) on the central locking (including the boot) no problem, but when it comes to unlocking (clockwise turn) even when the key is turned clockwise as far as it will go with a considerable (and probably not desirable) amount of force it will not unlock. Not really sure how the lock set up works, and so would be grateful for any knowledge that anyone could share. For what it’s worth the boot lock has long since given up working off the key, which might have been a last resort option to get into the car if the driver’s door lock failed to co-operate. At the moment, I’m not locking the car, which in my circumstances isn’t a major issue, thankfully, but would like to get something sorted.
Cheers