A central locking problem is relatively irritating. From time to time it could even be risky, quite simply because you could be stuck in your vehicle. Depending on the car models, the centralized locks are activated automatically when you close the doors, for others it is necessary to do it alone. Here we will find out what the most common problems are and what to do to solve them.
The central locking of your Kia Stonic no longer works
Some clues may assist you in detecting the failure. Particularly in relation to the number of doors affected by your problem. Let’s take a closer look.
Kia Stonic: central locking does not work on one of the doors
First of all try to lock the door manually. When it shows no complications, it means your system is in good condition. Your problem must therefore come from elsewhere upstream. In principle it is a problem originating from a break in the electrical circuit. So to check it is super simple! You will need to open the door of your Kia Stonic by removing the trim. Reassemble the cables that leave the locking system. Therefore check the electrical connections but also the condition of the cable. This will require fixing the problem in question. When despite everything the closing is impossible manually and electrically, it means that it is the system that has a problem. Don't panic, all you need to do is oil it or replace it if it is really damaged.
Kia Stonic: central locking no longer works at all
This is a problem that is super unpleasant. The central locking of this Kia Stonic does not work at all. The source of the problem is not easy to find. We will therefore see the most common problems.
Replace fuses on your Kia Stonic
The problem can arise from a fuse wire rack. It remains rather easy to perceive visually. In this situation you can imagine what you need to do, you just have to change it. This remains a relatively rare problem however it could happen.
General feeding problem
When your automobile has a problem with the general power supply, it is rare that only the closure does not work. So don't worry, it's probably not that problem and you wouldn't be on this page right now. However, sometimes there is a problem with the electrical connection between the power supply and the central locking system. It will be necessary to clean the connection or change the wire. It stays easy to repair , the most complicated is to find the short circuit.
Kia Stonic: Change your key battery
The key may simply have run out of battery! We can often forget about this problem, however it is the key that directs the locking system. In this situation it is even more easy , all you have to do is open this key, using a flat screwdriver for example, and change the battery inside. Please feel free to leave a comment if your problem is not listed in this article, to help our readers! Be careful.