central locking?

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stenamanda
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central locking?

Post by stenamanda » Thu Aug 24, 2017 4:57 pm

hi all, is there any chance that one of you clever bongo fans out there might know why my central locking has stopped working?. i have to unlock and lock each door separately now for some reason, cheers. STE :D
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Re: central locking?

Post by Bob » Thu Aug 24, 2017 5:59 pm

Most likely the loom has failed where it passes between the A pillar and the driver's door.

Years of opening and closing cause the wire core to work harden and fail.

Easy fix, strip back insulation and solder in a short length of wire, cover with heat shrink.

Very common fail, and new looms can be bought but ££££ :(
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Re: central locking?

Post by rita » Thu Aug 24, 2017 7:09 pm

It might Also be worthwhile checking the Fuses.

Good Luck.
stenamanda
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Re: central locking?

Post by stenamanda » Thu Aug 24, 2017 7:24 pm

thanks, ive checked the fuses but had a feeling it might be the wiring, thats a job for me on sat, check the loom on the door and then see how it goes, thanks all and any more ideas would be appreciated just in case it isnt the loom. cheers, ste
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Re: central locking?

Post by Billybongo123 » Fri Apr 06, 2018 9:51 pm

Did you sort this? Mines done the same? I'm going to check fuses and drivers door wiring tomorrow. Thanks
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