A central locking problem is relatively unpleasant. Sometimes it can also be risky, simply because you can get stuck inside. Depending on the range of cars, the central locking systems are activated automatically when you close the doors, for others you have to do it alone. So we will now see what are the most common concerns and what to do about them.
The central locking of your Citroen Picasso no longer works
Several clues will assist you in detecting the failure. In particular according to the number of doors which have this concern. Let's take a closer look.
Citroen Picasso: central locking does not work on one of the doors
First try to lock your door manually. If this does not present any problem, it means that your system is in good working order. Your concern therefore comes on the other hand upstream. Generally it is a concern originating from a short circuit. To control it is extremely simple! You will have to open the door of your Citroen Picasso by removing the trim. Follow the electrical cables from the locking device. Therefore examine the electrical connections but also the good condition of the wiring. You will therefore have to repair the problem that you found. If on the other hand the closing is hard manually and electrically, it means that it is the system which has a problem. Don't panic, just lubricate it or change it if it is completely damaged.
Citroen Picasso: central locking no longer works at all
It is a concern that remains extremely unpleasant. Central locking of your Citroen Picasso really doesn't work anymore. The cause of the concern is not obvious to reveal. We will therefore see the most common concerns.
Replace fuses on your Citroen Picasso
The concern may come from a fuse wire rack. This remains fairly easy to discern visually. In this situation you totally know what to do, just replace it. This remains a relatively rare concern but it could happen.
General feeding problem
If your automobile has a general food concern, it is very rare that only the closure does not work. So rest assured, it's probably not that worry you won't be on this article if it was. However, it sometimes happens that there is a problem of contact from the power supply to the central locking device. You will have to deoxidize the connection or change the wire. It stays easy to repair , the most complicated thing is to find the short circuit.
Citroen Picasso: Change the battery in your key
It only happens that your key no longer works! We can sometimes forget this phenomenon, however it is your key that controls the locking system. In this situation it’s even more commode , just open this key, using a screwdriver, and replace the battery in it. You can leave a comment if your concern is not inside this post, in order to help other Citroen Picasso owners! Be careful.