Anybody solve my problem? I've recently got my hands on a low mileage low owner big turbo escort! Problem is the guy I bought it from had the alarm/imm, shut off by someone and now the central locking don't work, fuse is ok but i can only lock manually

 

You need to get that alarm/immobiliser working and certified ASAP, and don't leave it unattended outside until you do so, not that it is outside most likely anyway!

I am actually surprised you managed to get insured without this.

I assume it's an aftermarket system? If so it maybe they removed the wiring from the locks, hence it only will work with the alarm, it isn't common practice but then you would use the remote to disarm/arm, unlock/lock.

Only thing you can do is trace back the wiring, you should be able to get to the wiring by removing each kick trim, this is the most likely place the alarm wiring would have been spliced in, and then you can check the power etc at that point.

Martin

 

It's the ford factory fitted that has been butchered, I've had a thathum 1 fitted for the insurance, and yes your right its not left out anyway, the open/close wires are in place in the loom and because its all standard fit nothing I can find has been cut, does anyone know how, other than the fuse, which is live, I can sort the locking, not too bothered about the factory alarm.

 

I am glad to hear that

The locks will either be switched, from the driver and passenger doors, so I would personally be looking to remove a connector and check for power, there is nothing else you can do really, you have started at the obvious place so this is what I would be doing next.

Martin

 

these are the locks with little motors in them they burn out fella but as already said check the wiring only 2 wires control yr locks 1 to lock . 1 to unlock /yellow wire to lock . white wire to unlock. behind the kick panels[as already mentioned ] cant remember wether its live or earth switched tho

 

Thanks for the info guys, do you know if/where a control module maybe that I can check the wiring is in order?

 

drivers side kickplate i think

 

Got to the plug in the door, little voltage on one pin, should it be 12 volt?

 

Yes, I guess you have less?

Martin

 

central locking module above and to the right of fuse box 3x4 ins cant miss it

 

Thanks. I have Only found two wire plug in door, brown wire and brown and white, are these for the CL or alarm?