central locking not working

[greendale65]

Hello all, Never happened before now my doors don't lock
can anyone point me in the right direction as to what it would be
and where to look.
Thanks.

[northernchap]

Fuse would be the first thing to check I reckon, but if not that then there is a doodah under the console which might be the culprit, see here for a few pics that explain better than I could:

https://www.bxclub.co.uk/forum/viewtopi ... 45#p254600

[Jaba]

Does it lock centrally using the key in drivers door ?

[greendale65]

No does not move when using key.

[Tim Leech]

Is the lock frozen?

[greendale65]

HI, Good point will try it Saturday morning.
Thanks

[greendale65]

Hello all, Thanks Tim it was frozen all working.

[rutter123]

Spray some antifreeze in the locks this will stop them freezing up.

[greendale65]

OK, thanks all.

[hilarystone]

I wouldn't spray antifreeze into locks – but WD40 which is recommended by a lot of locksmiths will do the job and lubricate the lock at the same time. WD40 is essentially fish oil – and is both water repellent and a light lubricant…

[greendale65]

Thanks will do.
sorted.

[Defender110]

WD40 is essentially fish oil …

No it ain't:


https://wd40.com/cool-stuff/myths-legends-fun-facts

As for the claim the "basic ingredient" in WD-40 is "fish oil," it's a common rumor and one that is easily propagated (because cans of WD-40 spray include no ingredients list), but a glance at the composition information included in the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for WD-40 aerosol indicates the product is primarily petroleum-based, with the main ingredient being "solvent naptha, petroleum, medium aliphatic" (also known as Stoddard Solvent):
solvent naphtha petroleum, medium aliphatic, > 60%
petroleum base oil as paraffinic distillate, heavy, solvent-dewaxed (severe), 15% to 25%
corrosion inhibitor unregulated, 1% to 10%
wetting agent unregulated, 1% to 10%
fragrance unregulated, 0% to 1%
carbon dioxide, 2% to 3%

[hilarystone]

Thanks I stand corrected… Whatever it does work well for locks and my local locksmith in Bristol recommends for all types of lock. It doesn't leave a gummy residue.

[Defender110]

Thanks I stand corrected… Whatever it does work well for locks and my local locksmith in Bristol recommends for all types of lock. It doesn't leave a gummy residue.

I think it is a bit like Marmite , you either love it or hate it. I too like/recommend it but there are many who hate and condemn it. It's had more than it's fair share of bashing on this forum.

[rutter123]

I like it, but not enough to have it on toast.