Central door locking system

Electrical system / Central door locking system

1 The doors are locked simultaneously from the outside by turning the key in either direction.

2 The doors can be locked from inside the car in the following ways:
All doors locked or unlocked - depress or lift a front door lock plunger knob.

One rear door locked or unlocked - depress or lift a rear door lock plunger knob.

3 The centralised door locking system can operate independently of the key.

4 To gain access to the lock solenoid and linkage, remove the front door trim panel as described in Chapter 12.

5 Disconnect the battery negative lead.

6 Disconnect the electrical wiring plugs from the solenoid within the door cavity.

7 Disconnect the solenoid from the lock lever by removing the clip.

8 Unscrew the two bolts which secure the solenoid to the door and remove it.

9 Renew the solenoid or switch as necessary.

10 Refitting is a reversal of removal.

11 Refer to Section 10 for details of system fuses and relays.

Fig. 9.13 Central door locking system components (Sec 32)

1 Solenoid
2 Lock relay lever
3 Link rod
4 Exterior handle lever