Help!! Locking problem

[James45LW]

I had a flat battery this morning (haven't used it for a while and stupidly didn't have the trickle charger on it). I put a battery charger on it and, taking advice from my other half's old man, left it on when I tried to start it again - big mistake!! When I turned the engine the wipers fired into action and both doors opened. Now the problem is that I can't close the doors - there's no catch at all, they just bounce of the rubber seals. Also I can't open the boot. My question is - have I blown a fuse controlling the central locking? I know the emergency way into the boot, but is there another route being as I've got access into the main car? It's a 2001 4.5 by the way.

Many thanks, James.

[al 350i]

try checking the 100 amp fuse, this can cause multiple electrical problems and a good place to start. not sure where its located on the cerb though

[Gazzab]

I don't think it will be 100amp fuse. Have you tried the alarm fob? Otherwise use emergency way in as you may have a frazzled door control box. Or one that needs unplugging and replugging. Also try fully charging battery.

[James45LW]

Key fob will blip the alarm on and off as normal. Forgot to mention, elec windows aren't working either, radio is though.

[ARDA]

James45LW said:

Key fob will blip the alarm on and off as normal. Forgot to mention, elec windows aren't working either, radio is though.

i think it is the box i have the same problem with my cerb all the electrics work apart from popping the doors and electric windows i m sending my box of to a guy fixes these boxes tomorrow

Edited by ARDA on Tuesday 17th November 22:00

[James45LW]

Arda - who is it you're sending the box to? Can you let me know if you get sorted, cost etc.

Cheers, James

[ARDA]

James45LW said:

Arda - who is it you're sending the box to? Can you let me know if you get sorted, cost etc.

Cheers, James

his name is paul smith he is in wesham
, i dont know if i m wwrong he used to work or designed these boxes or something i might be wrong thou i m sure that what julian the guy who fixed my car said he said usually cerbera s cost around 120 to fix but he said i have to see might be a quick fix his number is 0798 535 5014

[Rufus Roughcut]

ARDA said:

his name is paul smith he is in wesham
, i dont know if i m wwrong he used to work or designed these boxes or something i might be wrong thou i m sure that what julian the guy who fixed my car said he said usually cerbera s cost around 120 to fix but he said i have to see might be a quick fix his number is 0798 535 5014

Are you related to Stacey Solomon by any chance

[ARDA]

Rufus Roughcut said:

ARDA said:

his name is paul smith he is in wesham
, i dont know if i m wwrong he used to work or designed these boxes or something i might be wrong thou i m sure that what julian the guy who fixed my car said he said usually cerbera s cost around 120 to fix but he said i have to see might be a quick fix his number is 0798 535 5014

Are you related to Stacey Solomon by any chance

why would you say that i didnt quite get it

[Rufus Roughcut]

ARDA said:

Rufus Roughcut said:

ARDA said:

his name is paul smith he is in wesham
, i dont know if i m wwrong he used to work or designed these boxes or something i might be wrong thou i m sure that what julian the guy who fixed my car said he said usually cerbera s cost around 120 to fix but he said i have to see might be a quick fix his number is 0798 535 5014

Are you related to Stacey Solomon by any chance

why would you say that i didnt quite get it

Nothing more than a little banter
Get someone to read the above back to you, without full stops etc ......... then think of Stacey off the X factor.
You also have to factor in, my sense of humour mixed with a large glass of wine = poor humour

[ARDA]

Rufus Roughcut said:

ARDA said:

Rufus Roughcut said:

ARDA said:

his name is paul smith he is in wesham
, i dont know if i m wwrong he used to work or designed these boxes or something i might be wrong thou i m sure that what julian the guy who fixed my car said he said usually cerbera s cost around 120 to fix but he said i have to see might be a quick fix his number is 0798 535 5014

Are you related to Stacey Solomon by any chance

why would you say that i didnt quite get it

Nothing more than a little banter
Get someone to read the above back to you, without full stops etc ......... then think of Stacey off the X factor.
You also have to factor in, my sense of humour mixed with a large glass of wine = poor humour

[FarmyardPants]

James45LW said:

When I turned the engine the wipers fired into action and both doors opened.

you gotta love those electrics. I wouldn't start worrying until you hear a 'boing' and a slice of toast fires out of the cd player.

[James45LW]

All fixed - just had to pull the power lead to the doors/windows control box for 30 seconds as suggested by Andy at APM.

Thanks Andy, you're a star.

Edited by James45LW on Wednesday 18th November 20:24

[Gazzab]

James45LW said:

All fixed - just had to pull the power lead to the doors/windows control box for 30 seconds as suggested by Andy at APM.

Thanks Andy, you're a star.

Edited by James45LW on Wednesday 18th November 20:24

you didnt read my post then !!! ;-)

[FarmyardPants]

Gazzab said:

James45LW said:

All fixed - just had to pull the power lead to the doors/windows control box for 30 seconds as suggested by Andy at APM.

Thanks Andy, you're a star.

Edited by James45LW on Wednesday 18th November 20:24

you didnt read my post then !!! ;-)

Don't worry, your time will come. One day, you too will be a star.

[James45LW]

Gazzab said:

James45LW said:

All fixed - just had to pull the power lead to the doors/windows control box for 30 seconds as suggested by Andy at APM.

Thanks Andy, you're a star.

Edited by James45LW on Wednesday 18th November 20:24

you didnt read my post then !!! ;-)

Gazzab - you're a star too

Edited by James45LW on Thursday 19th November 17:33