Central Locking problem - 1.6 Focus Zetec

[dontfollowme]

Anyone know off the top of their head what the following problem could be?

When driving along usually from cold the locks start randomly locking and unlocking? I thought it was a safety feature at first but have now discounted this.

Any ideas?

Thanks

[DennisTheMenace]

i think its something to do with a loose earth or a relay for the locking that causes it , i would start there , check the relay for the CDL and fuses.

[dontfollowme]

After a google the suggested fix is to remove fuse 63 for ten minutes then reinsert. I'll post back if it works.

[BlackMagic *tree]

How old is the Focus?

[dontfollowme]

2001 Y

[BlackMagic *tree]

Unscrew the drivers side panel under the steering column.
Central locking ECU is a black unit with 2 plugs going to it. About 6" x 3" x 2" size. Screwed up on bulkhead/steel bracket.

I'd unplug that and leave for a few minutes.

Plug back in *after cuppa*
Try the CDL on the key from outside.