A malfunction of central locking is relatively unpleasant. Sometimes it can even be risky, as you can get stuck in it. According to the styles of cars, the centralized closings start automatically when the doors are closed, for others you will have to activate it manually. We will therefore see in this article what are the most common problems and how to solve them.
The central locking of your Renault Clio 3 Rs no longer works
Several clues can help you find the fault. Especially compared to the number of doors affected by your problem. Let's take a closer look.
Renault Clio 3 Rs: central locking no longer works on one of the doors
First try to lock the door manually. If this does not show a problem, it means that your mechanism is operational. Your problem therefore comes from another place upstream. In most cases it is a problem originating from a break in the electrical circuit. To control it is extremely easy! You will need to open the door of your Renault Clio 3 Rs by removing the trim. Follow the wiring that goes from the closing mechanism. Therefore check the electrical connections but also the condition of the wiring. It will therefore be necessary to resolve the problem that you have found. In the event that despite everything the closing is hard manually and with the buttons, this means that it is the mechanism that has a problem. Do not panic, just oil it or change it if it is totally defective.
Renault Clio 3 Rs: central locking no longer works at all
This is an extremely unpleasant problem. The central locking of this Renault Clio 3 Rs does not work at all. The cause of the problem is not easy to find. We will therefore see the most common problems.
Replace fuses on your Renault Clio 3 Rs
The problem can arise from a fuse wire rack. It is quite simple to discern visually. In this case you fully know what to do, just replace it. This is a relatively rare problem, but it could still happen.
General feeding problem
In the event that your automobile has a general power supply problem, it is rare that only the closure is affected. So don't worry, this is probably not your problem and you won't be on this article if it is. However, there may be a contact problem between the power supply and the central locking mechanism. The connection will need to be cleaned or the wire replaced. It is simple to repair , is it still necessary to find the short circuit.
Renault Clio 3 Rs: Change the battery in your key
It just happens that the key no longer works! We can sometimes forget this problem, however it is the key that controls the locking system. In this case it is even more easy , you just have to open this key, with a screwdriver, and replace the battery which is in the key. Do not hesitate to post a comment if your problem is not present within this text, to help our readers! Be careful.