A central locking problem is rather annoying. Sometimes it can also be risky, because you can get stuck in it. According to the styles of cars, the central locks are activated automatically when the doors are closed, for others it will have to be activated manually. We will therefore see with this article what will be the most regular malfunctions and what are the solutions to repair them.
The central locking of your Seat 124 no longer works
There are a few symptoms that can help you spot the failure. In particular according to the number of doors which have this dysfunction. Let's take a closer look.
Seat 124: central locking no longer works on one of the doors
First, try to lock your door manually. When it shows no problem, it means that the mechanism is operational. Your dysfunction therefore comes from somewhere upstream. Usually it is a malfunction resulting from a break in the electrical circuit. To check it is extremely convenient! You will need to disassemble the inside of the door of this Seat 124 by removing the covers. Follow the wiring that goes from the closing mechanism. So check the electrical connections but also the good condition of the cable. It is therefore necessary to rectify the dysfunction which you will have found. If, despite everything, it is not possible to close manually and with the buttons, this means that the mechanism is malfunctioning. Do not worry, it will suffice to grease it or change it if it is completely damaged.
Seat 124: central locking does not work at all
It is a dysfunction which remains extremely annoying. The central locking of the Seat 124 does not work at all. The source of the malfunction is not easy to locate. We will therefore see the most common malfunctions.
Changing the fuses on your Seat 124
The malfunction can come from a fuse wire rack. It is quite convenient to discern visually. In this case you fully know what to do, it will suffice to replace it. This is a rather rare malfunction, but it can happen.
General feeding problem
If ever your automobile has a general power supply malfunction, it is exceptional that only the closure is affected. So rest assured, it's probably not this malfunction and you wouldn't be on this page right now. However, it is sometimes possible that there is a malfunction of the electrical connection between the power supply and the central locking mechanism. The connection must be cleaned or the wire replaced. It is easy to repair , the most complex is to find the short circuit.
Seat 124: Change the battery in your key
It is only possible that your key has run out of battery! This problem can sometimes be omitted, but it is your key that controls the locking system. In this case it is all the more easy , all you have to do is open your key, using a flat screwdriver for example, and replace the battery inside. We invite you to post a comment if your dysfunction is not found in this post, to help other Internet users! Be careful.