chim centre console door opener

[akkabit]

Hi went for a drive today with the hood down today, when I got back I used centre knob to open the door as usual but noticed the button in the middle stayed down and now the door buttons do not work so if I lock the car with the remote or just put the hood up and close the doors I will not be able to get back in ..any ideas where to start looking.

[MADMAX2]

give the button a squirt with wd40 and test repeatedly it should be free after that

[WOO5IE]

The centre button is for manual central Locking when you are in the car.

It is probably just jammed. It will need to be released

Why did you need to press it as I have used mine only to test it once

Trev

[AlexB]

WOO5IE said:

Why did you need to press it as I have used mine only to test it once

I have tested mine once, but passengers often test it with an elbow/palm as they try to get in or out....the look of shock on their face as 'SOMETHING' clicks/clonks/chirps is great - probably only equalled by my look of relief that the thing has worked correctly and not locked me in!
Alex

[akkabit]

Thks for the advice guys
Finaly Got it .. took the dash off checked the relays took the central locking thing apart ,tested power to central locking thing looked okay but no power.Decided to check the fuses and guess what! a 15 amp fuse number 5 from the left had blown.
Gues you should always check the simple things first.