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Starter Motor
Join Date: Jun 2006
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I just discovered today that my series 1 AU Forte's doors all automatically unlock simply by opening the left hand rear door using the outside handle.
Doesnt matter whether the car was locked using the remote or using the key in drivers door lock. I have no idea how long it has been like this...... its obviously a major security issue. Has anyone else experienced this?............... any idea how to fix it? Help please. Regards, Dan ![]() |
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Melbourne, Victoria
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Nice car.
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Capri GT/TS50/GTR
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: sydney
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we had the same problem with the ef. it went to ford twice to get it fixed.
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Australia
Posts: 1,452
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This exact thing happened to me on the rear driver's side, I discovered it just after I got the car home when I bought it. The actuator needs to be replaced, you can get the entire locking mechanism for ~$70. It's a reasonably easy job to do yourself too, Ford will try and charge you 300 bucks, so save yourself a couple of hundred and get the bit and do it yourself. Like LG said, it's just that that door is always unlocked so opening it opens the whole car up. In the meantime if you can't get the part immediately take off the door trim and disconnect the rod going from the outside door handle to the catch mechanism, that way the door can't be opened from the outside. Make sure the child lock is OFF before you do this, or else you won't be able to open it from the inside either! At least you'll be safe from thieves. Good luck.
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Kick out tha Jams
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: SA
Posts: 443
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I have a similar problem but its not a broken actuator, It doesnt always happen though, only occasionaly. I know when its going to do it aswell as when the doors are locked, if it makes 2 buzzing noises, I know I can expect all the doors to come unlocked when I attempt to open 1, but if it only makes 1 buzz, I know its all locked OK. I have a feeling its a problem with the body computer modual playing up (which also happens to be causing engine grief for other reasons). your car wouldnt happen to be a late model AU 1 would it (ie DEC99/Jan00)?
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 5
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Thanks for the replies and advice. I'll pull the door trim off tomorrow and take a look.
Dan |
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Adam.
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Garfield, Victoria
Posts: 2,652
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I've had this problem too & it is very common on the AU's..
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 5
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ok... I found the cause of my door lock problems today.
After buying some torx bits, i removed the door lock mechinisim. Removed and opened up the electric actuator and found a broken plastic worm drive shaft............. probably a 10 cent part but I'd bet my left nu.... errr foot that it cant be purchased seperately. I ended up drilling a small hole in each broken half and fitting them back together with a steel pin and some good ole super glue.... hopefully this will hold until I get around to buying a new lock mechinisim from ford. While I was at it I decided to take a look at the non working power window switch... pulled it apart and cleaned up the little contacts... suprise suprise it works like a new one. Regards, Dan |
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Solution Was Boost 4?, 6 & 8
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Melbourne
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Location: Foothills of the Macedon Ranges
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What about a second hand one from the wreckers? It might be cheaper, but I suppose theres a risk of it not lasting as long. But then what caused it to break? Something too tight and not working properly? Needs lubrication somewhere? I had problems with my AU LH rear door lock mechanism but fixed it without requiring parts, after dismantling it (I seem to remember it needed some minor rework -I cant remember exactly now, and lubrication ).
Also on my AU I went around all the window switches and cleaned them all up. It didnt take long and was satisfying in that it stopped all problems thereafter with the windows. |
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Solution Was Boost 4?, 6 & 8
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Melbourne
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Big job for a person to take off all door trims open unbolt every mechanism and put some Vaseline on the gears. Maybe time for a tech article with pictures to be written for aufalcon.com.
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Belmont, WA
Posts: 1,301
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I volunteer you
![]() It's pretty simple just a few screws & bolts holding in the trim and 3 torx bolts in holding the lock. The hardest thing is lining it all back up when you reinstall |
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Solution Was Boost 4?, 6 & 8
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Melbourne
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Belmont, WA
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Haha maybe if another one goes I will.
Actually I should have taken photos when I installed the auto window ups that would have made a good article |
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Location: ACT
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I have a supply of late model e-series ones, but they don't fit the AU (typical).
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 5
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Just an update for anyone who may be having similar problems.
I picked up a used but apparently "tested" replacement actuator from a local wreckers yesterday for $65. Tested?..... yeah right. It too was in the same state as mine.... broken worm drive, atleast I got a refund though. Tried a few other nearby wreckers without any luck so I gave Ford spares a call..... new superseeded actuator (I'm guessing its a BA part) is $143 but also requires a wiring loom adaptor at another $12......... I think I'll just bite the bullet and buy the new part rather than risk a second hand one only lasting a short while. Regards, Dan |
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Jun 2007
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Hello folks.
I have the same problem with my au series 1 xr6 back door. When my car is locked,opening the back left side door, it opens all 4 doors. I see by the threads that i can fix this problem by purchasing a rear door actuator. My question is - Do i have to buy all 4 door actuators?, as I also had this problem with my old ef and i had to buy 4 door actuators. Any help is appreciated. John. |
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You only need to buy one. The AU part has now been superseded by a BA part, and requires a loom adaptor to fit the AU (but this is only relevant if buying new from Ford).
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Geelong
Posts: 306
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There IS write up on the forum somewhere about fixing the worm gear.
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Solution Was Boost 4?, 6 & 8
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Melbourne
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http://www.fordforums.com.au/vbporta...article&id=320
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Adelaide
Posts: 2,869
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yeaah i got this problem with my 99' AUI Fairmont ... but its the rear right door behind the driver ... sh!t's me off! ...
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 1
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Same here for my ford 99, there is a real trend here
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Regular Member
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Wagga
Posts: 302
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Yea Same here, havent fixed it yet, cause my car dont go far these days, now I no what to do
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