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Old 25-05-2011, 09:12 PM   #1
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Default Locking Problem

Hi, Just noticed ive got a bit of a problem with the XR6. When i close the doors and lock the car, the car beeps as if a door isnt closed properly and unlocks just the drivers door, and because i assume the car thinks a door isnt closed properly the interior light and the ignition barrel light stay on, i can hold down the drivers door lock to lock it, but the interior lights remain on. I'm completely stumped as to what the problem is.
Dunno if it could be related, but the only eletricals done to the car is the subwoofer and amp i installed about 2 years ago. i took the car for a drive and while driving i could hear a tick, almost similiar to a sparking noise under the drivers seat which is where i had run the power cable for the amp, also around the same time, during the drive the interior lights would flick on and of. im going to pull up the carpet tomorrow and have a look, atm though i've pulled out the interior light bulb, but the ignition barrel light is still on, should i disconnect the battery so it wont go flat? Also any idea on what my problem could be.

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Old 25-05-2011, 09:23 PM   #2
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Hi. Wont hurt to check all your wiring but you will more than likley find a faulty door switch. what model XR6 is it? If its a BA or later the door switch is part of the latch but you wont need to pull that lamp out as it should shut down after about 20 minutes. Cheers MD
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Old 25-05-2011, 09:42 PM   #3
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sounds like you got a dodgy door actuator you can buy the gear that pulls them up and down on ebay it's a common problem with au's
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Old 26-05-2011, 03:25 PM   #4
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i had similar problem with my xr6 and it was the door actuator
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Old 12-03-2012, 08:37 PM   #5
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The original problem went away but has come back, and has flattened my battery twice until i noticed it. Any way i can determine which actuator is acting up?
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