brianp38dse
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Here is Marty`s test sheet on the locks
P38A Ghost in the car
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Cheers for that, knew I had seen one somewhere. Now got it saved
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Check the sill button is not loose and bouncing about that can cause your problem when driving.
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I had this issue with mine and would then often lock and need the EKA code to get started finally replaced the door assembly at yes an eye watering price from Rimmers but as I was taking the part to Russia had to make sure it was the correct part by supplying the VIN number.
However after fitting the assembly all problems solved but I also sent the duff one off to Marty UK for his supply chest.
Get in touch with him as I think he is still in the UK at the mo due to the current situation
However after fitting the assembly all problems solved but I also sent the duff one off to Marty UK for his supply chest.
Get in touch with him as I think he is still in the UK at the mo due to the current situation
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As pretty much everyone has mentioned... RHF door lock has the grounding for the tailgate motor, and I believe it wears the contacts on that microswitch quicker, as they are only rated at 0.1A. I replace them with 5A versions on the latches I rebuild to give a bit more headroom!
Jumping door locks is indeed a sign of the microswitches giving hassle, and best sorted before they fail completely - that leads to additional headaches!
I have a couple of door locks to work on this week for people, and probably have the parts to make one for a 2000 if you are after a refurb unit. Despite being home all the time now as my normal work has dried up with all this virus business, I'm still pretty flat out, so it might not be until next week when I have any available - but usually when I'm away working, it could be months! haha..
Generally if you have jumping locks, then the one that ISN'T jumping with the rest of them is the culprit, as it's the one sending the lock/unlock command to the BECM and it then triggers the other doors.
Regarding why it's doing it with the garage door triggered... RF interference is a fairly big issue on these vehicles - usually in relation to battery drain, but I've had another owner who had a faulty central heating thermostat, I think that caused his vehicle to do all kinds of weird stuff - obviously the actual RF transmission it was sending was enough to freak the BECM out properly. He was one of the guinea pigs for our RF filter and it cured his issue overnight.
I see you're in the Cotswolds... I'm based in North Swindon if you do want a latch - I do them on exchange for the faulty one, and if you're not comfortable fitting it, then I offer a fitting service too.
Jumping door locks is indeed a sign of the microswitches giving hassle, and best sorted before they fail completely - that leads to additional headaches!
I have a couple of door locks to work on this week for people, and probably have the parts to make one for a 2000 if you are after a refurb unit. Despite being home all the time now as my normal work has dried up with all this virus business, I'm still pretty flat out, so it might not be until next week when I have any available - but usually when I'm away working, it could be months! haha..
Generally if you have jumping locks, then the one that ISN'T jumping with the rest of them is the culprit, as it's the one sending the lock/unlock command to the BECM and it then triggers the other doors.
Regarding why it's doing it with the garage door triggered... RF interference is a fairly big issue on these vehicles - usually in relation to battery drain, but I've had another owner who had a faulty central heating thermostat, I think that caused his vehicle to do all kinds of weird stuff - obviously the actual RF transmission it was sending was enough to freak the BECM out properly. He was one of the guinea pigs for our RF filter and it cured his issue overnight.
I see you're in the Cotswolds... I'm based in North Swindon if you do want a latch - I do them on exchange for the faulty one, and if you're not comfortable fitting it, then I offer a fitting service too.
Yes Martin did indeed come up with the goods. Excellent service and helped on a few other things as well. Definitely worth the fitting charge/journey.Yes contact @martyuk he reconditions them and may have some ready.
He will explain everything if he’s around
J
Thanks for all advice. Continuous learning curve I guess.
