my rover central locking?

Question

i have a 1999 rover 216 si,the central locking dosnt work at all even when i lock it from the inside ,the immobiliser works but like i said the locks dont,i thought maybe it was a fuse but after checking the fuses inside none off them on the discription board were for the central locking
!,i am really stumped and would appreciate any help or advice,thank you to any one who finds the time to reply.

Answer 1

you defonetly have a central locking fuse its in the fuse box in the engine bay next too the battery if mermory serves me right its the top left 15a fuse there should be a little pic of a door on the fuse box lid which indicates where the fuse is

Answer 2

I've had a look on Autodata - you've got two fuse boxes. One in the engine bay and one above the pedals behind the kick panel.



Autodata is not very helpful here either - as I can't see a fuse listed with the description "central locking"



Now looking at the fuse layout of the Rover 400 - it does have a fuse listed as "central locking/alarm"



The Rover 216 has fuse listed as "alarm" - now it is only a guess but this fuse may also be related to central locking. It is fuse F1 within the fuse box in the engine bay.



I'm not convinced yet that it is a blown fuse.



Have you tried your key on the passenger door to see if there is any central locking motor noise?



It could be a faulty solenoid motor on the drivers door.



The central locking is controled by a central locking control module, a black box - located to the right of the kick panel - drivers side - near pedals.



I wouldn't rush to replace this box yourself because it is linked to the imobiliser system and if replaced needs to be programmed/paired to the ECU. - time to consult autospark. (easier to live without central locking than have a car completely imobilised)



Depending how handy you are with all things electrical - you could remove the driver's door panel - and check if the solenoid is receiving power - and/or if activates when power is applied - power probe is the best tool for this.



hope this info helps

Answer 3

Hello



I find it very strange that you do not have a fuse for central locking as I would expect one and a Relay of some sort.

Serious how many fuse boxes have you got/found

I have a Vauxhall Vectra and my C/L is by itself on a 30 Amp Fuse

Have you checked the one in the Engine bay and the one inside the car?



Andy C

Answer 4

Having looked at the autodata for you car it is not the fuse but the door motor itself easily replaced by aftermarket parts just but a moter from ebay and fit it about 30 mins take off door panel locate motor and replace checking the connectors are secure i fitted a full c\l kit to my roover 220sd in an hour

Answer 5

Any good independant storage must be waiting to help. they'll a minimum of know the place to deliver you in the event that they won't be able to help. Failing that, attempt a Honda storage, by using fact the automobiles are heavily appropriate.

Answer 6

It could be the battery in the keyfob.Cost about £2 for a new one but worth a try.Good luck.