Self unlocking doors problem???
14 December 2009, 07:40 PM
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Self unlocking doors problem???
I've tried a search for this, but unable to find anything exactly the same, so any help would be gratefully received 
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My 2003 WRX has just started to intermittently unlock all the car doors without them being commanded to do so.
I was driving along this morning and all I could hear was an intermittent clicking of the central locking. When I stopped and locked the car using the keyfob button, the doors immediately unlocked again (Although alarm was now armed).
When I tried to lock the doors with the key in the doorlock, again, but not immediately, the doors unlocked all by itself. Then I could hear the locks again clicking to unlock intermittently.
Has anyone ever encountered this problem before, and if so what was the cause of it/what fixed it???
Many thanks for giving this some thought.
Cheers,
Phil
.My 2003 WRX has just started to intermittently unlock all the car doors without them being commanded to do so.
I was driving along this morning and all I could hear was an intermittent clicking of the central locking. When I stopped and locked the car using the keyfob button, the doors immediately unlocked again (Although alarm was now armed).
When I tried to lock the doors with the key in the doorlock, again, but not immediately, the doors unlocked all by itself. Then I could hear the locks again clicking to unlock intermittently.
Has anyone ever encountered this problem before, and if so what was the cause of it/what fixed it???
Many thanks for giving this some thought.
Cheers,
Phil
14 December 2009, 07:59 PM
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Had the same problem its caused by the central locking control unit/sensor.
its in the passenger side footwell between the door and dash under the side cover about shin height black box bit bigger than a *** packet if my memorys correct its held in with one bolt and a bit of a pain to get to, but mine was on a classic yours might be slightly different.
Pete
its in the passenger side footwell between the door and dash under the side cover about shin height black box bit bigger than a *** packet if my memorys correct its held in with one bolt and a bit of a pain to get to, but mine was on a classic yours might be slightly different.
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14 December 2009, 08:06 PM
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Had the same problem its caused by the central locking control unit/sensor.
its in the passenger side footwell between the door and dash under the side cover about shin height black box bit bigger than a *** packet if my memorys correct its held in with one bolt and a bit of a pain to get to, but mine was on a classic yours might be slightly different.
Pete
its in the passenger side footwell between the door and dash under the side cover about shin height black box bit bigger than a *** packet if my memorys correct its held in with one bolt and a bit of a pain to get to, but mine was on a classic yours might be slightly different.
Pete
Did you have to replace yours or just can it be reprogrammed/flashed?
How much roughly would one of these cost anyway?
Are they matched/paired to the car, or can I get another one and slot it straight in?
Cheers,
Phil
14 December 2009, 08:15 PM
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Hi Phill i had to replace mine think subaru price was low 100 ish
but i ended up getting one from a breakers paid about 30 in the end
just a straight swap on a classic thought it would be the same though
Subaru said it was a comon problem caused by the way around there placed
the elec conection faces up and any condensation ends up dripping in to the
connecter so i held mine back in with cabel ties the other way round.
Pete
but i ended up getting one from a breakers paid about 30 in the end
just a straight swap on a classic thought it would be the same though
Subaru said it was a comon problem caused by the way around there placed
the elec conection faces up and any condensation ends up dripping in to the
connecter so i held mine back in with cabel ties the other way round.
Pete
14 December 2009, 08:21 PM
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Fantastico Pete!!!
I'm gonna remove mine now and dry it out for a few hours and put it back in 'tother way up and see if all's well!
It's been horrible with lots of fog and condensation in the air for the last 4-5 days up here, so maybe it could be salvaged? If not, I'll try a few breakers tomorrow.
Cheers,
Phil
I'm gonna remove mine now and dry it out for a few hours and put it back in 'tother way up and see if all's well!
It's been horrible with lots of fog and condensation in the air for the last 4-5 days up here, so maybe it could be salvaged? If not, I'll try a few breakers tomorrow
.Cheers,
Phil
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