A central locking malfunction is relatively annoying. Sometimes it can even be risky, simply because you could be stuck inside. Depending on the range of cars, centralized closures are activated automatically when you close the doors, for others it is necessary to operate it manually. We will therefore find out here what the most common problems will be and what to do to solve them.
The central locking of your Kia Pride Kombi no longer works
Different symptoms may help you find the fault. Among other things in relation to the number of doors affected by your problem. Let's look at this in more depth.
Kia Pride Kombi: central locking does not work on one of the doors
First, try to lock the door manually. If this does not show a complication, it means that the device is operational. Your problem therefore comes from elsewhere upstream. In most cases this is a problem resulting from a short circuit. So to control it is very easy! You will need to open the door of your Kia Pride Kombi by removing the trim. Reassemble the electric cables leading from the closing mechanism. Therefore check the electrical connections but also the good condition of the cable. It will therefore be necessary to solve the problem that you will have found. In the event that despite everything the closing is hard manually and with the buttons, it means that the device has the problem. Don't worry, you will just have to grease it or change it if it is really faulty.
Kia Pride Kombi: the central locking does not work at all
This is a problem that can become very annoying. The central locking of your Kia Pride Kombi no longer works at all. The cause of the problem is not obvious to locate. We will therefore see the most common problems.
Replacing fuses on your Kia Pride Kombi
The problem can arise from a fuse gate. It remains rather easy to recognize visually. In this case you fully know the procedure, you just have to change it. This is still a relatively rare problem however it can happen.
General feeding problem
In the event that your car has a problem with the general power supply, it is very rare that just the shutdown will not work. So don't worry, this is definitely not your problem and you would not be on this page right now. However, sometimes there is a problem with the electrical connection between the power supply and the central locking mechanism. It will be necessary to clean the connection or replace the wiring. It stays simple to repair , should we still discern the false contact.
Kia Pride Kombi: Changing the battery in your key
The key may just run out of battery! This problem can sometimes be omitted, however it is the key that controls the locking system. In this case it is all the more tailored , all you have to do is open your key, using a flat screwdriver for example, and change the battery in the key. You can write a comment if your problem is not in this article, to help our readers! Be careful.