central locking not working

[adzski]

hey boys and girls,

when i bought my car the central locking wasnt working i thought it may have just been the batterys in the key but i got them replaced any ideas what it could be and how much it will cost to fix? and can i do it my self im a newbie so i hope its not to complicated.

cheers
adam

[Astron_Boy]

Checked all fuses?

[adzski]

sorry im such a newb im 17 dont no much about cars how do i check the fuses? like where are they and how do i no if there working properly?, its my first car and have pretty much no knowledge on them.

[Astron_Boy]

viewtopic.php?f=21&t=15276 and (not fto specific, though universal) http://autofix.com.au/blog/how-to-check ... blown-fuse

[adzski]

thanks so much for that man, ill have a look this arvo and replace anyblown fuses.

thanks again buddy

[adzski]

checked the fuses were fine? so what does it mean now all the electrical is shot?

[Astron_Boy]

could mean your master solenoid is shot, could mean a wire is disconnected, could mean 12v is not getting to the master.

In not being overly confident with removing anything, I would perhaps take it to an auto electrician, or perhaps if someone more knowledgable is close by they could take a look.
Perhaps add your location to your details so people know where you're located.

All of those things above are reasonably easy fixes, having said that, if you've never touched a spanner in your life it can be daunting.

If you are willing to give things a try, then start by inspecting under your dash board, just have a look to see if there is anything obvious, 2 connections not put together etc.
Do your side mirrors fold in and electric windows work? that would be a sign power is not getting to your drivers door for starters.
It's all about deduction.

[adzski]

my dads friend is a auto electrician ill prob take it there, ive worked on dirt bikes regularly but things are bit different and on a smaller scale. but i think ill leave it cause sometimes when i take thins apart they dont always go back together.

thanks for the replys though appreciate it.