A central locking problem is rather annoying. Sometimes it can even be dangerous, simply because you can get stuck inside. Depending on the range of cars, centralized closures are activated automatically when closing the doors, for others it is necessary to do it alone. We will therefore discover with this article what are the most common problems and how to solve them.central-locking-problem-Citroen-Traction-15

The central locking of your Citroen Traction 15 no longer works

Different symptoms will be able to help you detect the failure. Among other things, depending on the number of doors affected by your malfunction. So let's take a closer look at this.

Citroen Traction 15: central locking no longer works on one of the doors

First try to lock your door manually. If this is not a complication, it implies that the system is in good working order. Your dysfunction must therefore come upstream on the other hand. Usually it is a malfunction resulting from a short circuit. So to control it is extremely simple! You will need to dismantle the inside of the door of your Citroen Traction 15 by removing the covers. Follow the electrical wires leading from the closure system. Inspect the electrical connections, but also the condition of the wiring. It will therefore be necessary to rectify the dysfunction that you have unearthed. If, on the other hand, the closing is hard manually and electrically, this implies that it is the system which has a malfunction. Don't worry, just oil it or replace it if it is completely worn out.

Citroen Traction 15: central locking no longer works at all

This is a dysfunction which is extremely annoying. The central locking of your Citroen Traction 15 really does not work anymore. The origin of the malfunction is not easy to find. So we will see the most common problems.

Changing fuses on your Citroen Traction 15

The malfunction could come from a fuse wire rack. It is still rather easy to recognize firsthand. In this situation you know very well what to do, you just have to replace it. This is still a rather rare dysfunction but it can happen.

General feeding problem

In the event that your vehicle has a general power supply malfunction, it is rare that only the closing no longer works. So don't worry, this probably isn't the issue and you wouldn't be on this page right now. However, it is sometimes possible that a contact malfunction is found at the start of the power supply to the central locking system. You will have to clean the connection or replace the wiring. It stays easy to repair , the most complex is to find the short circuit.

Citroen Traction 15: Changing the battery in your key

It is just possible that your key no longer works! This problem can be forgotten from time to time, however it is your key which controls the locking system. In this situation it is even more commode , you just need to open the key, using a flat screwdriver for example, and replace the battery inside. Do not hesitate to post a comment if your problem is not present in this guide, in order to help other Citroen Traction 15 owners! See you soon.