Back door will not unlock

Tiny
DAVID JAMES MARRIOTT
  • MEMBER
  • 2014 FIAT DOBLO
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 20,000 MILES
My back window suddenly shattered last week, I have had it replaced but now suddenly the central locking wont unlock it.
Tuesday, December 15th, 2020 AT 10:52 AM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • MECHANIC
  • 108,277 POSTS
Hi,

First, this vehicle isn't offered in the US, so I don't have technical information. However, I will try my best to help.

When the window was replaced, the door panel would have been removed exposing the lock actuator. There is a chance that it was disconnected or damaged. So what I suggest is this. First, remove the door panel. Next, inspect the connector to the lock actuator. If it is good and there is no evidence of damage to the wiring, then we need to check if there is power to the actuator when you actuate the locks.

Note, you mentioned that it won't unlock. If it locks, then chances are one of the two wires going to it was damaged. To change the directions of the electric motor actuator, the power polarity changes directions. Thus, you have power in one wire for lock and power in the opposite for unlocking.

Here are a few links you may find helpful. The first one shows in general how to remove the door panel. The second explains how to check the wiring.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/door-panel-removal

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

One other thing. If you hear the actuator working but the lock doesn't move, there is a good chance that the linkage between the actuator and lock was left disconnected or damaged, so check for that as well.

Let me know what you find or if you have other questions.

Take care,
Joe

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Tuesday, December 15th, 2020 AT 4:57 PM

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