Ford Fiesta Ghia 1998 door lock problem - Ford Forums

toni666 · 04-09-2008, 03:29

Dear friends, Im a new user of the forum, since i have bought the used car, a fiesta, Ghia, 1.25 Zetec engine, 3 doors, with anti thief system via remote. now since i got this car i never used the door lock directly to open the door, it was just easy for me to use the remote to open the doors. 4 days ago, it gave me some signs of strange acting of the door lock, that one of the driver, not the passenger side. the key i use is not so used, to have damaged the door lock. suddenly yesterday, it stoped working normally, and i cant open my dor by lock, as the remote tries to open it, but automatically re closes again. i eneter from the opposite door. a guy told me that i have door lock problems, and i should change it with e used or a new one. i didnt tried at least to open the cover of the door to see whats really acting strange there. im not a master of these things, but if i can do something, i would be very happy not to spend so much money for that. here in Albania a new door lock costs around 300euro. its not so cheap.
greetings
toni

nick_rs2k · 04-12-2008, 05:32

ive never taken the central locking off my fiesta but i have on ford escorts and i would guess that the way it works is the same.

it sounds like you have a sticking motor or faulty motor on the central locking.
first you should find what side is causing the problem this could be done by removing one of the door cards and disconnecting the wires to the central locking then using the buttons on the key to lock / unlock.
if the the door that is connected works correctly then replug in the wires and do the same to the other door.
once you have located the faulty central locking motor you can remove by taking the top screw out (see pic) which will remove the cover that covers the lock you may have to take the lock it self out which is held in by U shaped bit of metal with a lip on it you pull this away from the lock also remove the round plastic switch that is around the lock i think its got a clip on it some where.

www.zen105817.zen.co.uk/door.jpg

the three screw that hold the catch / central locking are normally very tight so make sure you have a good screwdriver.
after you remove those three screws the catch / central lock should come out.

this pic is of a Ford Escort catch / central locking but i would think its either very similar or the same as the fiesta.
www.zen105817.zen.co.uk/catch.jpg
you may be able to get another central locking motor from ebay if you search for "fiesta breaking" and email the seller and ask if you post abroad.
also remember if you buy apart from the UK then our cars are right hand drive so dont ask for the drivers side or passenger side because it will be for the wrong door.

if you cant buy one from ebay you could try DIY Motorist and email them and ask if they will ship abroad. i know one of the people who works there and the last time i spoke to him he told me they were starting to use ebay to sell so i guess they must be posting stuff.

toni666 · 04-15-2008, 05:40

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Originally Posted by nick_rs2k

ive never taken the central locking off my fiesta but i have on ford escorts and i would guess that the way it works is the same.

it sounds like you have a sticking motor or faulty motor on the central locking.
first you should find what side is causing the problem this could be done by removing one of the door cards and disconnecting the wires to the central locking then using the buttons on the key to lock / unlock.
if the the door that is connected works correctly then replug in the wires and do the same to the other door.
once you have located the faulty central locking motor you can remove by taking the top screw out (see pic) which will remove the cover that covers the lock you may have to take the lock it self out which is held in by U shaped bit of metal with a lip on it you pull this away from the lock also remove the round plastic switch that is around the lock i think its got a clip on it some where.

www.zen105817.zen.co.uk/door.jpg

the three screw that hold the catch / central locking are normally very tight so make sure you have a good screwdriver.
after you remove those three screws the catch / central lock should come out.

this pic is of a Ford Escort catch / central locking but i would think its either very similar or the same as the fiesta.
www.zen105817.zen.co.uk/catch.jpg
you may be able to get another central locking motor from ebay if you search for "fiesta breaking" and email the seller and ask if you post abroad.
also remember if you buy apart from the UK then our cars are right hand drive so dont ask for the drivers side or passenger side because it will be for the wrong door.

if you cant buy one from ebay you could try DIY Motorist and email them and ask if they will ship abroad. i know one of the people who works there and the last time i spoke to him he told me they were starting to use ebay to sell so i guess they must be posting stuff.

very very very thankful to your high patience to explain me. really helpful. these days im using a second key i had at home, that key is not used before, so it has good grooves. there are some days that without central opening, but with the key lock, is working ok, till now. anyway, really thanx for all that. it is very useful.
cheers
toni

toni666 · 05-06-2008, 03:12

my friend, i have opened the door lock, because its just stooped working normally, suddenly, without having to pay 300$, i adjusted this. it was just a small broken spring that holds a mechanism. it was very easy.
anyway, thanx for all