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[robson]

It appears that this problem is now solved Steve B has been very helpful rebuilding my faulty solenoid and then sending me another when it appeared that the repaired one was not functioning, wrong  diagnosis on my part, staying with the repaired solenoid and lubricating the lock via the button opening and the catch mechanism the system is now OK .

[terry paget]

It appears that this problem is now solved Steve B has been very helpful rebuilding my faulty solenoid and then sending me another when it appeared that the repaired one was not functioning, wrong  diagnosis on my part, staying with the repaired solenoid and lubricating the lock via the button opening and the catch mechanism the system is now OK .

Glad it's sorted now. Did you spray oil down the lock button hole and into the lock from the side to cure it?

[robson]

Yes I did that and I also took a bolt out of the lock retaining area and sprayed though the orifice I used Ambersil 40 plus as suggested in this thread.

[Steve B]

Just seen this, Glad your sorted Ron 

[Magwheels]

Has anybody found an uprated micro switch for these that fit or are more reliable?

[Steve B]

Has anybody found an uprated micro switch for these that fit or are more reliable?

They break owing to arcing on the switch contacts,

But it may of taken many years before it packed up,so with a new switch fitted inside the solenoid,i should think you should get a minimum of another 5yrs out of that switch.

[Magwheels]

Mine only seem to last a couple of years, easy enough to change but a nuisance none the less.

[terry paget]

Interesting demonstration that a stiff lock can cause intermittent failure of the central locking system.