need help ! Central locking not locking

estyle · Post by **estyle** » Tue Aug 24, 2004 2:19 pm

Hey all im having a problem with my central locking, the passenger door doesn't lock or unlock. all i get is a twitch from the button.
anyone had this problem, anyone know how to fix it.

cheers.
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mxysxy · Post by **mxysxy** » Tue Aug 24, 2004 2:27 pm

Yee, I got the same problem for my passinger door.
Sometimes it unlockes, sometimes doesnt. Also, never lockes.
I went inside the door, cleaned and lubricate everything, but this didnt solve my problem.
Today I saw an article about this issue, about putting a new motor in, see how you go. If this works, let me know, I will try as well.
http://www.mitsubishi-fto.org/workshop/ ... index.html

YLD-FTO · Post by **YLD-FTO** » Tue Aug 24, 2004 4:56 pm

hey i had the same prob when i 1st got my car ,,,, it was the small motor in the door that locks/unlocks the doors that was the problem, had it replaced for $50 when i had my alarm fitted.... good as new

hope dat helps!!!

mxysxy · Post by **mxysxy** » Tue Aug 24, 2004 5:01 pm

Hey YLD-FTO,
do you know which motor did they use to change with?
Is it the same as original or some other one which will do the same job?
And where can we get this from.
It is really ennoying that have to unluck and lock the door manually all the time.

ruchi · Post by **ruchi** » Tue Aug 24, 2004 5:26 pm

Ah, one of the common FTO problems. If you do search on this forum you'll find a number of thread which cover this topic, why it happens, how to reduce the risk of it, what to do to fix it and other info which you might not of though of.

estyle · Post by **estyle** » Thu Aug 26, 2004 7:49 am

hey mxysexy, i read that article sounds tricky to do, going to
keep looking, i'll let you know if i find anything.
sh*t yeah its annoyning unlocking the door manually

ruchi · Post by **ruchi** » Thu Aug 26, 2004 10:36 am

ummm... this is a well documented and common problem with the FTO. Mxysxy has provided you with a link with the relevent information, likewise there are a number of threads on this forum which cover this problem.

I don't understand why you are going to "keep looking" when the info in right in front of you?

Perhaps if you get a little more specific as to what you're hoping to find we can help point you to the specific information.

akuma3 · Post by **akuma3** » Fri Aug 27, 2004 11:44 pm

talk about central lock hmm ... mine one got stuck somehow i couldn't lock or unlock my car, then i use too much force, now i break the plastic and it can lock and unlock with alarm .... is there anyway to repair only the plastic part or if i have to replace one anyone have any ideas on this?

YLD-FTO · Post by **YLD-FTO** » Sat Aug 28, 2004 10:20 pm

hey .... he just used another new motor , no genuine parts just the ones he had in supply, works perfectly

goodluk