Xantia unlocking itself!!

andylal · Post by **andylal** » 18 Sep 2004, 16:58

Can anyone help me with this problem? My 1997 Xantia 19td Sx has a nasty habbit of unlocking itself, not straight away mind some time after the intial lock up, i have tried it with the key and plip and it does the same.
I have read though the forum messages on this type of problem but they all seem to relate to a instant unlock rather than one that could be hours later.
I will however run through all the tips i have picked up and see if this does resolve the issue.
Any direct tips on sorting this problem would be appreciated.
Thanks

PicassoPigeon · Post by **PicassoPigeon** » 18 Sep 2004, 17:14

When i had the unlock problem on my xantia i used some 3 in 1 oil in the locks including the boot. Then used the key in each door and boot to lock-unlock a few times. Its never done it again.

Post by **martyhopkirk** » 19 Sep 2004, 00:49

Painfull job, but strip the door panels off and liberaly coat all the solenoids and wiring connectiond with either duck oil (or i use GTX Chain Wax) - My ZX had exactly the same problem, it would also sit there merrily locking and unlocking itself for hours.
Coated everything and its been ok since, so im assuming i had a short somewhere.

andylal · Post by **andylal** » 19 Sep 2004, 11:40

Thanks for response,
have oiled all lock's etc,removed rear boot solenoid as it sounded on occasion like a screaming banshee and pumped it full of lubing stuff, up to now it seems ok (stayed locked all night)if persists i will endevour to remove all door panels and oil in there as well.