A central locking problem is relatively annoying. Regularly this can also be risky, simply because we can be stuck in it. Depending on the different types of cars, the central locking systems are activated automatically when the doors are closed, for others it will have to be done alone. So here we will see what will be the most common problems and how to fix them.
The central locking of your Kia Picanto 3 no longer works
Different symptoms can help you find the fault. Among others depending on the number of doors concerned by your concern. Let's take a closer look.
Kia Picanto 3: central locking no longer works on one of the doors
First of all try to lock the door manually. If there are no complications, this means that your mechanism is in good working order. Your concern must therefore come on the other hand upstream. Generally it is a concern from a short circuit. So controlling it is very easy! You will need to open the door of this Kia Picanto 3 by removing the trim. Follow the wiring from the closing device. Therefore, inspect the wiring and the condition of the cable. It is therefore necessary to rectify the concern that you found. When on the other hand closing is impossible manually and with the buttons, this means that it is the mechanism which has a problem. Don't worry, just lubricate it or change it if it's totally defective.
Kia Picanto 3: central locking no longer works at all
This is a concern that can become very unpleasant. Central locking of your Kia Picanto 3 really doesn't work anymore. The source of the concern is not obvious to find. We will therefore see the most common problems.
Changing fuses on your Kia Picanto 3
The concern could come from a fuse wire rack. This is still quite easy to recognize firsthand. In this case you can imagine very well what to do, it will suffice to replace it. This remains a relatively rare concern but it could happen.
General feeding problem
When your vehicle has a general food concern, it is rare that only the closure does not work. So don't worry, it's probably not a concern and you wouldn't be on this page right now. However, it sometimes happens that there is a problem with the electrical connection between the power supply and the central locking device. The connection must be cleaned or the wiring changed. It stays easy to repair , the most complicated thing is to find the short circuit.
Kia Picanto 3: Change your key battery
It is quite simply possible that the key no longer works! We can occasionally forget about this problem, but it's the key that drives the locking system. In this case, it's even more commode , just open your key, with a flat screwdriver for example, and replace the battery in the key. You can post a comment if your concern is not present inside this file, to help our readers! Good road.