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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: Porks on 02 June 2014, 17:23:10

Title: Central Locking
Post by: Porks on 02 June 2014, 17:23:10

Hi all,
The central locking has packed in only on the front nearside door.
The lifting tab is firmly in the down (locked) position and won't budge despite all attempts other than ripping the door panel off.
Is there any way to open this door? Perhaps by using a hand made tool such as a 'slim jim'? I've seen them on TV etc, but have no idea how to fashion one or indeed use one.
Any help will be much appreciated.
Thanks,
Porks

Title: Re: Central Locking
Post by: omegod on 02 June 2014, 17:26:41

lower the window and place a rag over the button then grip it with a pair of mole grips or suchlike and pull hard upwards and it should pop up. sounds like you need a replacement solenoid in the central locking.

Title: Re: Central Locking
Post by: Porks on 03 June 2014, 17:01:48

I'll give it a go.
Thanks

Title: Re: Central Locking
Post by: omegod on 03 June 2014, 17:16:30

 Beware the button might come off, if so no prob just pull the metal rod.

Title: Re: Central Locking
Post by: Porks on 03 June 2014, 21:35:00

Omegod, you're a star.
The advice worked a treat.
Many thanks,
Porks

Title: Re: Central Locking
Post by: omegod on 03 June 2014, 22:18:32

Quote from: Porks on 03 June 2014, 21:35:00

Omegod, you're a star.
The advice worked a treat.
Many thanks,
Porks

Your welcome, you may have more issues with it, either recondition the solenoid or replace with a known good one.