central locking

got a clicking noise like a machine gun coming from my door locks, any help, please thanks

Probably a failed micro switch in the drivers door lock.

Had this on the passenger side. Bought a s/h lock assembly off eBay buy it the noo for 17 quid. Sorted. Locking silence. I took the old one to bits out of curiosity: as TC says, probably the micro switch, but not really user serviceable unless you're a micro- gynaecologist. One of dem t'ings full of springs, switches, plastic levers and ball bearings etc. All of which ping past your ear 'oles as the last screws release.

Can offer help/ guidance, as will others, if you go down the replacement route. One hour job. Keep us informed.

Be careful not to deadlock the car, as faulty locks have a liking for failing in the locked position. Means forcing the doorcard off to fix.

Change it before it locks you out. when i bought mine the passenger one made the same noise.

hi, can you give me a clue as to what to do and how to do it, would be grateful for any advice and help

graham1 wrote: hi, can you give me a clue as to what to do and how to do it, would be grateful for any advice and help

There are a few how to pieces here:
CJJ's door lock mechanism replacement
Kara's Door Handle - How to remove/replace

Let us know how you get on...

Hi-you didn't say if the car was an MGF or TF ,although the locking mechs are the same on both models they are activated differently.

If both locks are making a whirring or rattling sound this is not likely to be a door lock fault on both sides .

If the car is a TF with the oval shaped fobs you could have a SCU controller relay fault .

Could you supply more detailed info about your problem

regards

Mike

hi it is a 2003 tf

As above, you need to let us know whether it's one or both. :yesnod:

to be honest I will change them both that way I will be sure I have fixed them.

thanks but there is no way it can lock me out always garaged with the roof nicely tucked away, that way if all goes cocks up I just climb in, the alarm is working spot on so if I try and get in when it is activated the whole world can hear it.