central locking

thanks for the update.
If you have the SCU type fobs ( oval) you can have a situation where even with the roof off you cant unlock the passenger side door -it has happened to me .
Assess the situation first before moving towards replacing door locks.
Also do not double lock the doors until you are sure what type of dead locking system you have -(Lucas or SCU)

Mike

Graham

What the above posters are saying is it could be caused by several issues.

If it is only one lock the fault could be in that lock.

If it is both locks it probably isn't the lock.

Lucas systems work differently to Pektron systems - which do you have?

James

graham1 wrote: 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.

Doesn't matter if the roof is down, the deadlocks may get stuck on and then the only way to open the door will be to rip your door card off as the door will be stuck closed.

All it takes to change them is to take the door card off, unscrew the three bolts that hold it in the end of the door, undo the wires, and the fiddly metal bar that comes from the door handle. (see guides posted already) mines a 2003 like yours, and took 30 mins to do max.

thanks, James I have the Lucas and have just been out in it today it is the n/s door lock. locked and unlocked a few times and I noticed the n/s door lock-triggering off, should I just buy another central door locking mechanism and see how I get on, also is there a difference in door locks to the pectron and the Lucas door central locking locks. any help please thank you again, :broon:

Hi -now you have analysed the problem and localised the fault to the passenger door which is a good start.
The door locks on MGF Mk2 and onward to all TF's is the same part number ( not early MGF MK1- different type of cable )
Mike

thanks, Mike but do they have a parts number as I cannot find one thank you, Graham

graham1 wrote: thanks, Mike but do they have a parts number as I cannot find one thank you, Graham

Call Darren at MGFnTFbitz, tell him you need a replacement door lock mechanism and explain the problem, they usually post out very fast. Its a common problem so he will be able to sort out a good working and cheap spare.
May be worth getting a few spare door card clips in with the package too, as you always bust a couple when removing the door cards.
While the cards are off, treat your electric window sliders with some new grease too!
Sorted!

Sundance

got the lock 15 mins to fit it, is there an aerial to the central locking system as I am trying to lock and unlock from behind the car, and there is nothing is there a fix for this, as I move too the drivers door the central locking is spot on, frustrating and a bit of a pain when I go indoors and forget to lock it, any ideas please thanks in advance,

anybody know what length of wire and what gauge you need to extend the alarm and central locking from the yellow wire from the hazard warning switch, thanks

Fit a new battery to the keyfob, should help to improve the range

Sundance

thanks but have put a new one in, trying to extend the range but don't know how much wire I would need or the gauge so I can solder them together from the yellow wire on the hazard warning switch, any idea?

If you want to increase the length of the antenna don't just add a random piece of wire.

The wavelength of 433MHz is approximately 70 centimeters, the standard loose wire antenna is a 1/4 wavelength or 17.5 centimetres.

Add 17.5cm to create a 1/2 wavelength antenna or 52.5cm to create a full wavelength antenna, don't allow the free end to touch anything metallic.

I think that the wire is behind the passenger footwell light, and it is yellow.