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Is it possible to automatically lock the doors when my Santa Fe is shifted from park?
I'm working on a 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe. I'd like to get the doors to lock when the vehicle is shifted from park, and unlock when the vehicle is shifted to park. There is an indicator on the dash that ...
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Trunk lid release
I own a 2005 Ford Focus 4-door sedan. The button on the FOB and button on the dashboard to open the trunk no longer works. I can hear a click inside the car when I push the button. It started about 6 ...
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How to lubricate automotive locks?
I have locks on few vehicles that are in need of lubricating. I had read/heard of several options, and I wanted to see what are the common methods and techniques.
Graphite powder. Quite a few people ...
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2001 Mk1 Renault Megane Central Locking Drivers Door Release
I have a 2001 Mk1 Renault Megane which has recently stopped unlocking the other doors when the driver's door is opened. The 'door open' indicator light also does not illuminate when the driver's door ...
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Electric central door lock does not work with automatic transmission shifting to and from “Park”
My 2004 Toyota Corolla S does not lock or open the central door lock when moving from/to “Park”. The manual and remote works just fine. It is only with the automatic transmission that when I move to ...
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Driver side front inside door handle does not work on a 1998 Ford Contour LX
The driver side front inside door handle and lock tab are not working on a 1998 Ford Contour LX I'm working on. There is no tension on either part. The only way to lock the door is from the outside ...
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Megane release childlock without button
I have a 2005 Renault Megane (ie #2 model). The child locking button on the driver side window control panel is broken (will be sourcing one when I find a spare).
In the meantime my childlocks are ...
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Ford Focus door not latching closed at freezing temperatures
I recently bought a 2007 Ford Focus.
This morning was the first time the car was in freezing temperatures since I have owned it and after unlocking the door and opening it the door latch would not ...
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Remote locking button stopped working with 1997 BMW 728i
I have a 1997 E38 with a very strange problem with the remote locking mechanism. I'm able to unlock the doors and open the bootlid, but the locking button doesn't lock the doors anymore. It used to, ...
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Setting timer for central locking for forgetful owners
Is it technically possible to set a timer for central locking so that it locks after 5 minutes, say, after the engine has been turned off? This is to help if you forget to lock your car at night.
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Disconnecting rear lock assembly
Still working on the 2000 Honda CRV. Trying to get the lock assembly out of the door so I can work on it, but I'm having trouble disconnecting it from the outside door handle.
part #8 plugs into the ...
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Automatic lock not working
2001 Honda CRV, when lock button is pressed rear PS door lock sounds like a machine gun (ra-ta-ta-tat) and door remains unlocked. Door cannot be manually locked either, what could be causing this? Is ...
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driver's door does not lock when open
I have a 2005 Honda Civic LX. When the driver's door is open, it will not lock if you press the lock button on the remote or use the lock button on the door.
Here is what I have noticed about the ...
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Open the boot (trunk) lid of a 66 Datsun Fairlady (Roadster) when the lock mechanism is broken
I've got a '66 Datsun Fairlady (called a Roadster in the USA) and the locking mechanism on the boot (trunk) is broken. If the correct key is inserted into the lock the mechanism turns but with no ...
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Central Locking not unlocking on drivers door on a W Reg Skoda Felicia
All packed and ready to go, and the door won't unlock!! Had to climb through the boot, as the passenger lock has never worked (just spins and spins).
No prior issue, just woke up and it had gone. ...
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Ignition key sticking - key problem or lock problem?
The ignition key for my 2000 Camry has symmetric teeth, and it has always worked when inserted either way. A few months ago the ignition lock started sticking periodically, and I discovered that it ...
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How to fix freezing locks
Does anyone know how to prevent locks on car doors from freezing, this is usually only a problem in older cars. I'm not thinking of solutions like WD-40 that really only work for a few days and then ...
