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Ford Focus 1.8 LX 2003 - Ford Focus - central locking / speakers electrics - DF1980

I have started to notice the central locking mechanism clicking when I am driving longer distances and if locking the driver’s side door this will be unlocked in the morning - this tends to be on cold days..

Also the speakers are not working despite a relatively new radio correctly wired and with working facia is this electrical fault all linked?

Any help would be greatly appreciated

Ford Focus 1.8 LX 2003 - Ford Focus - central locking / speakers electrics - RedLake

Did you sort the central locking issue.? I'm, pretty sure what this is, and have posted about it before, but won't go to the lengths of finding it all again if you are sorted by now.

Ford Focus 1.8 LX 2003 - Ford Focus - central locking / speakers electrics - RedLake

Actually...Just found my previous answer...

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"Have had exactly this myself on a Ford, (locking and unlocking at random as you go along) and would be fairly confident that it is the solenoid in the door locking mechanism. The door lock works on the basis of an electrical circuit with gap in it. The solenoid in the circuit has two contacts with a small space between them, which gets pushed together, or pulled apart as you turn the key (or activate the mechanism via the fob) thus closing or breaking the circuit, and working the lock. Because it's such a fine tolerance, when the solenoid gets worn, then bumps, temperature changes or moisture can all cause the contacts to momentarily touch together and fire the lock. Best solution is to change the whole sealed locking mechanism (sometimes referred to as the Actuator). As far as I recall, on my Fiesta the part cost around £70, but I didn't pay for it as it was in the dealer's second-hand warranty period. It's probably not really a job to attempt yourself unless you are reasonably confident with stooging around inside the door panel, and with electrics. That said I am told it's not too difficult if you are actually a bit handy. The other thing is, that there is a mechanism on each door and it's not easy to be sure which one is the culprit. Rule of thumb is to go for the drivers door first as this usually gets most wear. (You may be able to tell by listening, and watching the door levers inside when it malfunctions - Which one seems to start clicking first?) It's a pain, but you ought to get it sorted, otherwise the security of your car is compromised if it unlocks when parked up somewhere. Hope this helps. RL

Ford Focus 1.8 LX 2003 - Ford Focus - central locking / speakers electrics - smed706

hi wilst i agree with the above explanation you said the door speakers arnt working i would try inspecting the wiring loom plugs that connect from the door to the hinge pillow and make sure firstly that they are secure if thats the case then check for any breaks or possible damp in the connectors them selves

hope this helps

kind regards Neil