A malfunction of central locking is rather unpleasant. From time to time it can even be dangerous, because you can get stuck in it. Depending on the vehicle styles, the central locks engage automatically when you close the doors, for others it will have to be operated manually. We are now going to see what will be the most frequent malfunctions and what to do to repair them.centralized-closure-problem-Kia-Sephia

The central locking of your Kia Sephia no longer works

Some clues can help you find the fault. Among other things in relation to the number of doors affected by your malfunction. So let's take a closer look.

Kia Sephia: central locking no longer works on one of the doors

First, try to lock your door by hand. When it does not show a complication, it means that your mechanism is in good condition. Your dysfunction thus comes from somewhere upstream. Usually it is a malfunction originating from a short circuit. In order to control it it is extremely easy! You will have to open the door of this Kia Sephia by removing the trim. Follow the electrical wires leading from the closing mechanism. Check the electrical connections as well as the condition of the cable. It is therefore necessary to resolve the malfunction in question. If, despite everything, closing is impossible by hand and electrically, it means that the mechanism is malfunctioning. Don't worry, you just need to lubricate it or replace it with a new one if the latter is completely worn out.

Kia Sephia: the central locking does not work at all

It is a dysfunction which is extremely unpleasant. The central locking of your Kia Sephia no longer works at all. The cause of the malfunction is not obvious to reveal. We will thus see the most common malfunctions.

Changing the fuses on your Kia Sephia

The malfunction could come from a fuse gate. It is quite convenient to perceive visually. In this case you fully know the procedure, you just need to replace it. This is a rather rare malfunction however it could happen.

General feeding problem

If your automobile has a general power supply malfunction, it is rare for only the closure to be affected. So don't worry, it probably isn't your issue and you wouldn't be on this page right now. Nevertheless, it sometimes happens that there is a malfunction of the electrical connection from the power supply to the central locking mechanism. It is necessary to clean the connection or change the wiring. It is easy to repair , the most complex is to find the short circuit.

Kia Sephia: Changing the battery in your key

It is only possible that your key has run out of battery! You can forget about this problem from time to time, however it is your key which controls the locking system. In this case it is enough easy , you just need to open the key, using a flat screwdriver for example, and replace the battery in the key. Do not hesitate to post a comment if your problem is not found in this guide, in order to help other Internet users! Be careful.