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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: Alex on 25 May 2009, 12:47:29

Title: Central Locking won't unlock
Post by: Alex on 25 May 2009, 12:47:29

Cenral locking problem on 3 litre MV6.  Everything was working ok but this morning can't unlock the vehicle either by the remote or manually.  Anybody got any ideas please (and how to I get into the damned thing to fix whatever may be the problem?)

Title: Re: Central Locking won't unlock
Post by: lou on 25 May 2009, 16:33:04

Put the key inte driver side and turn clockwise as hard as you can...almost as if you will break the key. First time it happened to me I took it to my garage and well you can imagine how I felt when they just put the key in it and turned.(It will work). There are other ways , but try this first...

Title: Re: Central Locking won't unlock
Post by: Alex on 25 May 2009, 17:37:03

No joy turning key....seems to reach a detent which it clicks past and then nothing.  I have noticed that the dashboard alarm indicator light isn't flashing, could it be the control unit or something as daft as a flat battery?  Still need to get into the car though.

Title: Re: Central Locking won't unlock
Post by: RobG on 25 May 2009, 17:41:10

Once the key passes through the point of resistance try the door handle. The lockpin does not pop up but it should be unlocked.

Title: Re: Central Locking won't unlock
Post by: Alex on 25 May 2009, 18:22:04

Thanks for your help, that worked perfectly.  Still can't start the car (no ignition & alarm sounds) but I think a new battery in the key might be the first place to start.  Make note to self...."Do not leave handbook in car ever again"