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central locking 1995 NJ Pajero 3.5 V6
Posted: Sun Mar 08, 2009 8:43 am
by phtest
My central locking will only work when I use the key in the passengers door and not in the drivers door (lock). If I use it in the drivers door it just locks that door only.
If I use it in the passenger side lock (from outside/as per normal) then everything works as it should !
What's going on? Anybody have an idea?
Paul
Posted: Sun Mar 08, 2009 9:03 am
by murcod
Sounds like the microswitch on the driver's door isn't working? (The key would operate a switch when you turn it and that sends a signal to the central locking to lock all the doors.)
The switch may or may not be built into the door locking solenoid (normally they're called "master solenoids" if they have the switches built into them or "slave solenoids" if they don't have the switch.)
Posted: Sun Mar 08, 2009 6:38 pm
by phtest
hi thanks for that, so if they are in the door is that in the lock itself or do I have to take the door panel off? not that I know what I'm looking for anyway !
Do you know what they look like and maybe cost? I'm just trying to figure out if its me worth still going around to the passenger side door or not. Even thou it looks odd
cheers
Paul
Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2009 9:04 am
by murcod
I take it the system is from the factory and not aftermarket?
At a minimum you'll need to take the door panel off. It might just be a matter of locating the solenoid (the switch might be built in) or else looking for a separate microswitch and giving it a clean.
Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2009 9:34 am
by want33s
This is a slave solenoid.. Note only two wires.
Master solenoids have 4 or 5 wires.
They are plastic and usually welded together so once they crap out thats it...
You have two options...
1. Get a replacement drivers door solenoid from Mitsushitty or wreckers.
2. Swap the passengers side solenoid into drivers door. Won't fix the whole problem but will alleviate the inconvenience.
Jas.
Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2009 9:50 am
by phtest
cheers guys good advice & info. Makes a change from the sarcastic smart arse replies usally given.
Will have a look at the solenoid this week.
Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2009 4:52 pm
by murcod
If it's a factory system things will (most likely) be a bit different to the above pic.
Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2009 5:31 pm
by bunder_ute
hey...... a mate had the same problem with his pajero.. it was a factory fitted system. we were able to use the original wiring with an aftermarket solenoid that we got from supercheap in a kit.
Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2009 6:20 pm
by chimpboy
bunder_ute wrote:hey...... a mate had the same problem with his pajero.. it was a factory fitted system. we were able to use the original wiring with an aftermarket solenoid that we got from supercheap in a kit.
If that's the case I think Jaycar sell them individually.
Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2009 2:50 pm
by phtest
bunder_ute wrote:hey...... a mate had the same problem with his pajero.. it was a factory fitted system. we were able to use the original wiring with an aftermarket solenoid that we got from supercheap in a kit.
Hi Mate thanks for your reply, do you have any details of how you did your repair? Was it difficult?
Cheers
Paul