Vauxhall Combo 2009 combo 1.3cdti van - side door not opening

Car: Vauxhall Combo
Variant: Van 1.3CDTi
Model Year: 2009
The Central Locking has not worked in the Van for the 5 Years that I have had it. I just pull up the button and the Door will open from the outside. For a period of time now I need to pull up / push down the interior button 3 > 6 times before it will open on the outside. With the last week the side Door has not opened regardless of how many times I pull up / push down the button. I have taken off the Door Card and as far as I can see all the cables are connected and working. Any help much appreciated.
Posted: Sep 3, 2023 (2 years ago)
Could check if any of the various central control unit fuses are linked and blown Vauxhall Combo C (2001 – 2011) – fuse box diagram Years of production: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 Engine compartment fuse box Vauxhall Combo C - fuse box - engine Z13DTJ Vauxhall Combo C – fuse box – engine Z13DTJ Vauxhall Combo C - fuse box - engine Z13DTJ Vauxhall Combo C – fuse box – engine Z13DTJ Vauxhall Combo C - fuse box - others engine Vauxhall Combo C – fuse box – others engine Vauxhall Combo C - fuse box - others engine Vauxhall Combo C – fuse box – others engine Fuse Circuit Rating [A] 1 Central control unit 7,5 2 Engine control unit 7,5 3 Instruments, information display, light switch, horn, hazard warning lamps, immobiliser 7,5 4 Towing equipment, number plate lights 20 5 Electric w indow (left) 20 6 — — 7 — — 8 Starter 10 9 Fuel injection system, fuel pump, stationary heater 20 10 Horn 10 11 Central control unit 15 12 Information display, infotainment system: engine1) Z 13 DTJ, Z 17 DTH 20 13 Anti-theft alarm system 7,5 14 Exterior mirrors 7,5 15 Windscreen washer system 15 16 Courtesy light 7,5 17 Central control unit 20 18 — — 19 Power window (right) 20 20 — — 21 — — 22 Central control unit, immobiliser 5 23 Windscreen wipers 30 24 Infotainment system, inform ation display, light switch, courtesy light, instruments, EPS 5 25 Reversing lights, cigarette lighter, power outlet 25 26 Seat heater (right) 15 27 Seat heater (left) 15 28 ABS 25 29 Rear window wiper 20 30 Engine control unit 15 31 Air conditioning system 15 32 ABS, manual transmission automated, airbag 5 33 Petrol engine: Engine control unit 15 Diesel engine: Engine cintrol unit 7,5 34 Diesel filter heater 30 35 Power windows, Infotainment system 5 36 Dipped beam (left) 10 37 Dipped beam (right 10 38 Tail light (left), parking light (left) 5 39 Tail light (right), parking light (right) 5 40 Brake lights 10 41 Front fog lights 15 42 Rear fog light 10 43 Main beam (left) 10 44 Main beam (right) 10 45 Ventilation fan 30 46 Engine control unit 20 47 Heated rear window 30 48 Starter 30 49 EPS 50 50 ABS 40 51 Petrol engine: manual transmission automated 60 Diesel engine: engine control unit 80 52 Radiator fan: engine Z 14 XEP with air conditioning 30 Radiator fan: engine Z 14 XEP without air conditioning 40 Radiator fan: diesel engine 40 53 Air conditioning system cooling fan: Petrol engine 30 Air conditioning system cooling fan: Diesel engine 40 54 Easytronic
Posted Sep 3, 2023 (2 years ago)
W. Thank you for that. All fuses are fine. The Side Door has neither locked or unlocked with the Central Locking in the 5 Years that I have had the Van. any further suggestions? Earlier today I also disconnected the Battery - both terminals for 2 Hours - no difference when re-connected.
Posted Sep 3, 2023 (2 years ago)
Could check wiring back from the lock, actuator for power / any breakages .
Posted Sep 4, 2023 (2 years ago)
Wh - thank you for pointing me in the correct direction. I had assumed (incorrectly) that when the Central Locking was not working in the Door there was no power in the unit. This is how I resolved the issue; The Door Card on the Door is comprised of two parts - an inner rectangle and an outer piece that runs around the edge - this piece has the Door Pocket in it and is perhaps impossible to get off when the Door is closed. I cut this off Left and Right with a multi tool to give me full access to inside the Door - the Pocket is then left in position. Because of what "Wh" said- kneeling inside the Van I pushed the forward wiring terminal block forward slightly - then locked and unlocked the Van with the Key from there and hey presto because the wiring now had a better connection it unlocked the Side Door for me. I then concluded that the Central locking could be got working again. I have now inserted an Ice Cream stick as seen in the photo to ensure there is a better connection in the wiring and the Door is now unlocking via the Central Locking. I notice that if I pull on the Door to check it is locked the Central Locking will not unlock it but I can manually unlock it wih the Up / Down button as before. I just have to trust it. I assume another fix would be to remove the item with the tree Brass Flat Plates on it from the Door Pillar - turn it around - swap the bottom and top wires so they remain in their previous position - this means then that the three spring button contacts from the Door would be hitting a new area on the Brass Flat Plates. Wh - many thanks for your help again. Apologies _ i do not see any way to attach photos - I can forward the if anyone wants them.
Posted Sep 6, 2023 (2 years ago)
Good you got it fixed , thank you for updating the forum , may help others
Posted Sep 6, 2023 (2 years ago)

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