Central locking

2003 Rover 25
Car: Rover 25
Year: 2003
Categories: Electrics, ECU, Warnings & Lights
The car has the rover 25 standard issue alarm / central locking fob however this now only seems to activate the alarm, the central locking is not working off the fob and the car has to be undone with the key.

When you could lock or unlock the car, there was a grinding noise, now it just not work and now I am unable to open the passsenger door. The passsenger door has no key hole only drivers door. Also the light inside the car do not came on.

I have checked all the fuses and put on a new battery.

Please can anyone HELP????????

Do i need to take it to a garage , or can i do something about it myself or my husband??
Problem added: Feb 20, 2008 (16 years ago)
the grinding noise could have been the central locking motor siezing up and will most likely want replacing but first check that you are getting power to the motors that operate the locks then go on to the motors if there is power going to them
Answered Feb 21, 2008 (16 years ago)
It is not unusual for the door actuators to beccome noisey on these cars but it sounds like you need a new battery in your remote. if you have left it to long on this model you may have to go to a suitably equipped garage to rectify this problem.
Answered Feb 22, 2008 (16 years ago)
I also have this problem, please could you advise me if you managed to get it sorted out. I can't get into my passenger door.
Answered Jun 26, 2008 (15 years ago)
In my experience, the graunching / grinding noise comes from the deadlock - which is a secondary locking device that prevents the main lock from being forced by a car thief. The deadlock is located at the bottom of the main lock unit. To stop the noise, the main lock / deadlock unit has to be replaced or the deadlock disabled. If the deadlock is disabled, the main lock should still work fine. You'll just lose the added security of the deadlock.
Answered May 7, 2009 (14 years ago)
How do you disconnect just the deadlock without the rest?

Other than that where would be the best place to buy one from.
Answered Jan 19, 2010 (14 years ago)
Have you had a look at this similar problem: central locking

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Answered Mar 24, 2010 (14 years ago)
we have a noisy central locking..when the car is started the central locking keeps clicking,it does it all the time we are in the car, also when this happend the wiper on the rear window keeps working..can any one help please.ty jenny
Answered Mar 24, 2010 (14 years ago)

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