Door Locks

blueboy2001 · Post by **blueboy2001** » 15 Apr 2003, 01:14

The central locking on my Xantia has been upto its old tricks again of locking and immediately unlocking again.
I spoke to the parts man and the dealer I use and he said its usually the front solenoids that go, and the drivers door is most common for failing. In light of this, I have sourced a couple of solenoid & latch units (Cheers Dave [:)]) and intend to fit them when they arrive and I get a spare hour or two.
Any hints or tips on how to do the job painlessly?

NiSk · Post by **NiSk** » 15 Apr 2003, 01:25

Painlessly? Get someone else to do it!
Otherwise you'll be lucky not to scrape your knuckles, break a few nails and skin your forearms while trying to fit your hands through the sharp-edged holes in the door pressing.
Haynes gives an acceptable description of the process.
//NiSk