Citroen AX Lock and central locking mechanism broken.

[Rich]

Aug 23, 2015 22:27:04 GMT Paul W said:

Any information on what may be the issue here,

My drivers side lock on my AX Memphis has no feel of contact inside the barrel and it turns without any feeling of a lock inside, with it doing absolutely nothing to lock the door. The car uses remote central locking which does not work because of this issue, neither methods of central locking or turning the key work, I can only lock the car from inside which is a hassle of leaning across through the passenger side. could anybody help.
 

Lock barrel has failed, common on older PSA vehicles with the key type your car has, the dispatch and expert had those keys for years after they changed the majority of the key design and I had to replace the barrels in so many.
I used to have one, I'll see if it's still about.

[nomad]

Think you'll need to remove the door card to be sure.
Might be what rich said or might be a rod jumped off its mechanism.
See my old build thread for pics of locks, search for ... 1996 ax 1.5d sold.
retrorides.proboards.com/thread/120463/1996-citroen-ax-5d-sold?page=3

[Paul W]

Aug 24, 2015 6:49:10 GMT Rich said:

Aug 23, 2015 22:27:04 GMT Paul W said:

Any information on what may be the issue here,

My drivers side lock on my AX Memphis has no feel of contact inside the barrel and it turns without any feeling of a lock inside, with it doing absolutely nothing to lock the door. The car uses remote central locking which does not work because of this issue, neither methods of central locking or turning the key work, I can only lock the car from inside which is a hassle of leaning across through the passenger side. could anybody help.
 

Lock barrel has failed, common on older PSA vehicles with the key type your car has, the dispatch and expert had those keys for years after they changed the majority of the key design and I had to replace the barrels in so many.
I used to have one, I'll see if it's still about.

Absolutely brilliant thanks for the help, will replacing it make any difference to the central locking or is it as simple as replacing it.

[Paul W]

Aug 24, 2015 7:38:23 GMT nomad said:

Think you'll need to remove the door card to be sure.
Might be what rich said or might be a rod jumped off its mechanism.
See my old build thread for pics of locks, search for ... 1996 ax 1.5d sold.
retrorides.proboards.com/thread/120463/1996-citroen-ax-5d-sold?page=3

I shall double check tomorrow thank you!!

[Paul W]

Aug 24, 2015 6:49:10 GMT Rich said:

Aug 23, 2015 22:27:04 GMT Paul W said:

Any information on what may be the issue here,

My drivers side lock on my AX Memphis has no feel of contact inside the barrel and it turns without any feeling of a lock inside, with it doing absolutely nothing to lock the door. The car uses remote central locking which does not work because of this issue, neither methods of central locking or turning the key work, I can only lock the car from inside which is a hassle of leaning across through the passenger side. could anybody help.
 

Lock barrel has failed, common on older PSA vehicles with the key type your car has, the dispatch and expert had those keys for years after they changed the majority of the key design and I had to replace the barrels in so many.
I used to have one, I'll see if it's still about.

You were very right indeed, had all the door card off and had a look around in there and had my dad help me fish out the clip holding the barrel in. The barrel is completely bollocksed. So on the look out for one now, I'm not using the car at the moment as I'm yet to pass my test. Thanks so much for the help man!

[Rich]

Aug 26, 2015 16:24:59 GMT Paul W said:

Aug 24, 2015 6:49:10 GMT Rich said:

Lock barrel has failed, common on older PSA vehicles with the key type your car has, the dispatch and expert had those keys for years after they changed the majority of the key design and I had to replace the barrels in so many.
I used to have one, I'll see if it's still about.

You were very right indeed, had all the door card off and had a look around in there and had my dad help me fish out the clip holding the barrel in. The barrel is completely bollocksed. So on the look out for one now, I'm not using the car at the moment as I'm yet to pass my test. Thanks so much for the help man!

If I get chance to go over the garage and find it I'll drop you a PM. I'll also see if I get 5 minutes to see if the barrels are NFP from Citroen yet, you never know, might be available..

[welshpug]

is the passenger side barrel the same?

it is on a 205 though they have the swappable plastic lever on them.

[Paul W]

Thanks for all he help guys its really appreciated !!!