Central locking playing up

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Central locking playing up

I have a persistent problem my garage can't solve. They’re very good but this ones got them stumped can you help?

When I turn on the ignition the central locking locks one door; usually the front passenger door, sometimes the rear instead.

Asked on 12 January 2013 by bawayne

Answered by Honest John

Moisture inside the locking ECU inside the driver's door.

Tags: water ingress central locking

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