ford focus central locking problem?

My c max is opening ok but won't lock it trying but just bounces plus I can't hear or see my indicators/ hazzards and my handbrake light is on constant on dash. Any advice.? Am lost!

Craig
March 2014

Hi people I have a problem with my focus as in I have no remote key just one normal one when you unlock car in either door it unlocks fine but when you lock it in either door it does not lock all doors only door you locking you have to lock car by locking each door with internal switch like it loses power but will always unlock as normal again any ideas

Martin
February 2014

Hi
We have a ford focus 2001 ghia...does anyone know where the fuse is for the cigerette lighter as it doesnt work
Please help
Shell

shell
September 2013

I have a y reg focus ghia and have just had a problem with my drivers door lock.I have always used the key to open the driver door,but now it seems not to connect to open.I used the centrol locking on the key ,but it didnt work.I opened the passenger side with the key,and opend driver side by hand.I sat inside and closed the door and used the door lock ,but could not open it from the inside after that.Managed to open it by waggling the key in the lock.Is there a cure

levis
January 2013

my central locking will not work my hand brake light is on and i have no sound when my indicaror/ hazzard lights are on any idea what I should do?

zico
January 2013

There two leads a green and a blue 1 but dont know where they go there a sliver box there and ideas please i want it done asap

Mathew dance
November 2012

Hi all,

Please help !! I have ford focus LR 2003, can't unlock the driver door with remote but the other door was ok.
The driver door can unlock with the key and can be lock with the remote or the key. Please help to to fix it !

Thanks.

James
April 2012

Just read some of the q&a and am chuffed to say removing and replacing battery and then resetting via the on off 4 times, hearing chime, lock and unlock and wait for chime again tried and tested tip has worked a treat on my newly acquired beautiful bright Millenium edition FF W reg - thanks guys, feel like a very clever girl now :-)

Liz from Solihull
April 2012

does anybody know if you can prog the indicators to go of when you open or close with the fob?

tim
March 2012

I have a promble with child lock. it is unlock and i cannot unlock it i don;t no were the lock at to unlock it .how do i can unlock child door. they show me when i brought that cars but it been so long i forgot

Dorothy dailey
March 2012

hi,i bought a focus saloon, key fob only opens drivers door, i can only open passenger door with the key, back doors wont open at all, i tried reprogaming key, dissconecting the battery for half hr, found the fuse behind the fuse box and its ok, but still aint working any ideas please, thanks steve

steve p
March 2012

my hatchback door lock on my 3 door w reg focus will not open using the remote, the internal release or the key itself. ive found a second hand hatchback lock but want to know how i can fit it when i cant get the hatchback door open. can it be done from the inside??

chris
January 2012

Central Locking Test Function:

1. Open any door, keys out of ignition

2. Press the switch in the door frame part of the lock (the one that controls the interior light etc.) 6 times within 4 seconds THIS IS THE SMALL BLACK BOX NEXT TO THE METAL BAR ON THE CAR FRAME WHICH THE DOOR LATCH ATTACHS TO WHEN THE DOOR IS SHUT

The result is a car that (until left alone for a minute) will flash both indicator lights each time any door or the boot is opened and it should also flash if you press any key on the remote.

If this doesnt happen with all doors, it could be a faulty switch or loom.

If it doesnt happen with the remote, it could be a faulty remote.

This function also reboots the central locking module, so it could cure the problem too.

Phoennix
January 2012

it worked for me,took out two plugs,green one and blue one out of Siemens module,kept like that for about 50 minutes time, puted those back in place ,woohoo..

Miroslav
January 2012

My 2 back doors were locked solid, probably double locked.
As a former Aircraft Electrician I used my knowledge to electrically release them.
Between the front and rear doors is a large electrical connector with a rubber boot covering it, Remove the boot and diconnect the plug. You the apply 12 volts to pins 1&2 of the door plug and hear the motor unlock the door.
Same proceedure for the other side.
Disconnect the 2 plugs from the contol unit and you now have a car with manual locking but at least peace of mind.
The control unit is probably the cause of the problem,a visit to a scrap yard should get you one cheaply and the try it.

Instrument Basher
November 2011

hi. can any1 help me. ive tried the key turn 4times method but to no avail. i have to open my drivers side door with the key then open passengers doors from inside and same method when loccking the car. can anybody please help me. i have a v reg 5door focus. many thanks

martin
August 2011

Another thing to check - is to make sure that a screw has not been overtightened, this is behind a cap on the inside of the car, behind the handle - this can cause locking problems on the drivers side - for me anyway!

AnthonyL
May 2011

Ford focus 2001 Ghia -My central locking died on me. I changed the battery on the key fob and buffed up the contacts on the fuse in the bonnet (30A). I then followed the instructions above about reprogramming the key! and it works again! I think the crucial part is reprogramming the key to the car when ever the key battery is changed this may be relevant if you change the car battery as well!! well done guys!!!

Paul Minckley
March 2011

1999 mk1 ford focus all fuses ok but central locking not working at all even of the key and the boot does'nt work either any ideas? Could it be central module . Cheers jk

Johnathon kowal
March 2011

I have a 2001 focus but i dont have a fob for it never got 1 wen i bought the car. I can unlock the car but when i put the key in drivers door it only unlocks the drivers door but if i do the same with passengers door it unlocks and locks every door can some please help me find a solution for this.

c
January 2011

Well after much persistence it worked with the 4 turn ignition solution! Cheers.

DSP
January 2011

SUCCESS!!!!!!!!
2001 FORD FOCUS ZETEC 1.6 PETROL
Found the fuse in the fusebox for my central locking (F8-30), took out the fuse and cleaned off the black stuff from the terminals with some sand paper, put it back in and bobs your uncle, works fine now :)

Tried the other methods posted on here first though but to no avail, thanks for the help anyway guys..

Mr.Singh
January 2011

had problem with my focus,drivers door wouldnt unlock on key fob key ,but would on the lock,tried it all motors x3,checked all the wiring ,fuses,it was none of these went against what ford told me and changed the central locking module ,matched them up ,bingo nightmare over ,i hope this is useful for people that have tried all the obvious things!!!!!!

god1234
January 2011

thanks for the turn key 4 times to pos 2 . my locking now working fine, thanks to this site ive saved a packet. simon

simon
January 2011

Mine's on a V plate. It's got to the stage now where only the driver's door will open and non of the other's, you don't even hear the electrical locks trying! Interesting though about re-programming, to be clear do you have to pull the key out of the ignition and press the button or leave it in, the other posts state different stories?

DSP
January 2011

Hi all,
I bought a year 2000 focus back in jan 2010, the lady i bought it from said the remote central locking had been bit intermittent and then had stopped working a few weeks before i bought car from her. the key works fine as it starts the car and central locking works fine when key is used manually in door keys.

in the last week or so i have been trying to get it to work as prefer to use the remote central locking, after alot of looking on the net i have tried a few things.

i have replaced the '63' fuse that is tucked away behind the glove box, changed the battery in the key etc.

I have tried the putting key in ignition and turning to II and off 4 times in 6 seconds, there is then a chime and at this point i need to press a button on the fob to reprogramme the key, however, nothing happens when I have pressed any of the buttons.

what can i do to try and get the remote locking working again?

thanks for any help

Mike

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mikebass87
January 2011

I had a similar problem with my 2001 focus Ghia ,it would only lock with key in door.
I re -programmed the key,like steve said in his post.
Turned it in ignition 4 times in under 6 seconds (it beeps),quickly took it out pressed both buttons (beeped again ) and hey presto it works like new.

fazman
December 2010

hi, just brought a y reg 2001 5dr focus yesterday all seemed fine, central locking was working but didnt get a remote fob just a normal key, this morning went to go out put key in drivers door to unlock and only that door unlocked, passanger door then unlocked when i went round and used the key aswell but both back doors wouldnt open n were locked inside which i couldnt unlock n didnt want to try and force it has got double locking i read in the manual, after half hour the one side opened and it was really dirty with dusty oilly greece when i was cleaning it the other back door opened n it was all working again :) but the last one to open was quite damp inside and has rust just inside the door around the locking catch so i looked all around the doors and along the bottom of both rear doors has bad rust thought it may be a leaky door seal interfering with the central locking or could it also be the fuse 63.sorry fot the long post

anita
November 2010

The main reason Focus locks don't work is the drivers door motor fails and shorts out as it does all the work it is therefore first to wear out, it blows the 20 amp fuse inside the clove compartment on the rear side of the fuse holder beneath the wiring loom.None of the locks will work then on any door. Remove the clove compartment door and use a 1/4" drive M 7 socket to unscrew the 2 screws I hacksawed a slot so I could fit them easy with a screw driver. a small tip when replacing the holder screw in the hex head screw partially in the plastic holder the door side on first then the outer fixing screw. The metal fixing plate has slots in it it fits nicely.I bent the metal plate out lightly to aid space to remove the holder The plastic fuse holder requires some effort to remove I had to snip off the electrical cable tie to allow access to the fuse do replace it. It is a little tricky to access the fuse I use long nose pliers. Check the outer side for blown fuse's just in-case. Before you replace the fuses remove and install drivers door lock about £100.+ vat It is very tricky as well requires much patience. Torck headed screw drivers are required for this work 3 screws hold it in place. The door trim requires prizing the door inner handle cover off, then 2 x screws must be undone to secure it to the metal door frame plus the outside screws on the trim with a pozidrive / Phillips screw driver. Remove water proof plastic seal using a craft knife and reseal with duck tape The inner door latch has 2 screws and remove the electric windows switches the cable is best removed when the plastic lock is removed. Take care with the electric connection for some silly reason Ford placed the connector position to the rear of the lock making it impossible to lift the locking clip to remove the connector. If this type of work is new to you, use a digital camera to record what you have done so you can look back on it if stress blindness occurs. When the lock it is fitted replace the fuse's not "before" you will instantly hear the whole cars locks energize. You may have to reprogram the fob but that is easy part. A full days work for your first one. Don't worry about the Siemens control box its German they seldom go wrong its almost bullet proof. I pays to go to the library for a workshop manual cost nothing.

Tony
November 2010

hi ive got a focus estate 51 plate wen i open my car with the key in the morning (no key fob) only the drivers door will open then the rest of the car will open about 10 mins later any one got any ideas please help me thanks dan

dan
October 2010

i have a w reg focus and the central locking as packed up,i have to open the door with the key and still only the drivers door opens nothing else..the drivers side back door will not open at all either.

dave mccreadie
October 2010

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rasii
April 2010

what spanner is needed to undo the fuse box to get to number 63 in the focus ? thanx

fran
April 2010

i have a 2001 ford focus and i can operate central locking from drivers side no problems but from the passengers side it does not work inside or out? it has worked once but not since. any ideas? i dont have a keyfob only a key

alex
March 2010

i have problems, i just brought my Focus but when i went to the dealer he said something about the dash clock had to be in to be able to do the resetting of the key fob (as mine is missing!?!), my central locking does not work it only unlocks one door but i do have a key fob that apparently works, but when i press a button it sometimes makes a sound as if it is going to unlock but doesent or othertimes it will lock or unlock on its own randomly! please help i have been chasing this for ages hearing different stories! oh i have tried resetting it doing the 4 ignition turns but doesent work!

a rarther stressed Colin!!
March 2010

When I double lock my focus 2006 the indicator lights will come on and off intermittently causing the battery to loose charge, also whilst driving I have the open door symbol lit on the dashboard even though all doors are closed! Can you please advise?

amanda
March 2010

Nearly everything goes through the ECU now, if you try disconnecting the main terminals from the battery for half an hour, then reconnect them again, the system should reboot. It is a good chance that the ECU has crashed. But make sure you have the code for the stereo cd player. Hope this helps

Shaun Brown
February 2010

I have 2001 focus estate diesel, i've problem with the central locking.I don't have a key fob,i just use the keys.It only opens the drivers door and sometimes while driving the central locking will operate i've checked fuses.Is there a relay for central looking.

Stephen
February 2010

help me plz

siddy
February 2010

v reg focus 1.4 cl. central locking intermittent inop, only drivers door unlocks, when this happens the boot release button is inop aswell.

kev
January 2010

Hi Paul it is fantastic i come from the netherlands but could not find anything about it
But with your instructions all problems are solved

Thanks Peter

Peter
January 2010

Just done the re-programing of fob thingy that Paul (Feb 08) mentions, it works like a dream.4 turns of ignition to on/off(until dash lights come on), then hear the chime, press lock then unlock. After getting out and trying it, BINGO,worked instantly.Your the man Paul, cheers buddy.

Richy
January 2010

Cheers for the info on the fuse, what a daft place to put it but it works. Sorted out my problem straight away with not being able to open back doors even from the inside and only opening all other doors with the key.

ady
January 2010

had the glove box lid down found the 2 7mm bolts undid them but couldnt spin the fuse box round to get to the back of it i found a few 20amp fuses in my tols box rwady to try but could get that far any tips or info would be a great help thanks alot grerat forum

deano1.8tdi
January 2010

Many thanks for the 'turn the key 4 times' answer it worked first time. Thanks lads.

Craig
December 2009

Hi, others site recommend looking under the drivers side dash for the central locking control unit - apparently a siemens. disconnect it and allow it to sit for a while, then reconnect - this solution has worked well for quite a few others!!!

Andy
December 2009

Thanks so much my husband has been trying to figure it out for months I found your suggestion and replaced the hidden fuse, since we had the problem for so long we bought another keyless entry how can I have two programmed at once

ambee
November 2009

re programme key by turning ignition to position 2 four times inside six seconds, a beep will sound, press any button on key fob within ten seconds, a beep will sound, your key is now re programmed and should work normally.
p s do not turn ignition on for at least ten seconds.

dave h
October 2009

my rear door on my ford mondeo will not unlock

kevin
September 2009

am problema cu inchiderea centralizata ford focus 2000. brusc nu mai merge de pe cheie.am schimbat bateria si nimic. care-i problema?

laurentiu
August 2009

thanks! fuse no 63 it was. 25p for the fuse. and an hour of my time. result. no expensive bill.

mark
August 2009

Thanks for the info on the fuse at #63 behind the fuse box. That what was my problem blown fuse. I look every were for the door lock fuse. That is the biggest scam hiding that fuse. Thanks Chris

Eric
July 2009

Hi,
I just wanted to say you are the Man mate!!.. I was at a complete loss as to how to fix the problem with my key not working the remote central locking and was almost resigned to being taken to the cleaners by a Ford Mechanic... but then I found this site on the off chance and it worked 1st time!!..
Thanks again..

Richard H
June 2009

Thanks Paul, u fixed my fob which wasnt working even with new battery, I did what you said a few times but still no button got a response whilst sitting in car till Id finished my journey & on exiting I was able to lock car using fob,
many many Thanks

Denise
February 2009

My fob was not locking the car. I changed the battery and tested the transmitter (at work on a Spectrum Analyser). No joy. I put the CSM in self-test mode (press door switch 6 times within 8 seconds), the horn hooted when I pressed a button on the remote to acknowledge reception, but still wouldn't lock the car. Finally, found Paul's Feb 08 answer and re-programmed my key by turning 4 times in the ignition, etc - I now have remote central locking again. Thanks :-)

Richard
February 2009

Thanks Paul (Feb 2008) My central locking remote was locking the car but as soon as I walked away the car would unlock itself,indeed, all I had to do was wave the remote at the car and it would unlock !!!.
Have just reprogrammed the remote as you described (turning on & off four times).and it appears to have worked Thank you.

John34004
February 2009

53 reg focus 1.8 mk1 nsf door locks from inside. key locks but does not unlock. central locking bounces unless nsf door is manually locked first if that is done all is well exept the nsf door does not lock or unlock, but if you lock the nsf door manually with the doors closed the other doors lock/unlock as they should. i have so far changed the nsf lock unit and unplugged the alarm/lock control box in the osf footwell. none of these things have helped... any ideas anyone? help much appreciated. Craig

C Ellis
January 2009

wd 40 in door handle push red straw right inside and soak it its just damp do em all from inside of car and keep locking and unlocking doors sometimes the plastic gets grime in go on use a half can its cheaper than a ford garage

dranny
December 2008

hi, i have a 5 door focus on a 51 plate, and my problem is, when iam driving along, the boot just seems to unlock its self, i have just dissconected it for now, how do i stop this from happening? many thnkas chris

chris
December 2008

Hi, I have a year 2000 focus 3door. when i turn on the ignition 2 clicks ( one before starter motor runs ) the tailgate automatically opens. I have cleaned the switch inside the cabin and sprayed WD40 into the tailgate lock. Any ideas?
Cheers Chris

gixer 1000
December 2008

Help !!!!!
I have same problem, exactly, tried the key thing in the ignition but nothing is working.....

Kat
October 2008

I have just bought a Ford Focus (2001 model). It was a cold morning today and whilst I could get the remote to unlock the car, when I activated the central locking to lock the car from the inside it failed to work until the car had warmed up.

Any ideas would be appreacited.

Tim
October 2008

Thanks Paul for the reprogramming tip it worked a treat, my focus's central locking system went out about 2 months ago and wouldn't work full stop but is working fine now after reprogramming. Thank you, you saved me a small fortune taking it to the ford dealers.

Damian
June 2008

thank s a lot i had trouble with my central locking but i try the trick with the key and it works !!! i had called ford and they told me i could need a new key or a new module !!

patrick
May 2008

hi, i have a 200 reg three door focus, when i press the unlock button it only opens the drivers door, the passengers remains locked. the car wont lock of the key unless the pass door is locked from the inside. any sugestions??????

Jon
May 2008

Paul
You're a Genius thanks very much, just saved me a small fortune. Ford were trying to get a diagnostic check for £75 plus whatever else added on. Just turned key 4 times then pressed lock and unlock.
Simon

Simon
April 2008

I have a similar problem except that I don't get a second chime when I try to programme the remote any ideas? Thanks

Bob
April 2008

check fuse 63 this is behind glove compartment u have 2 undo the 2 7mm bolts holding the main fuse box in place no63 is located behind this inbetween the wiring not very clever

chris
February 2008

Hi Steve. OK, When you replaced the battery in the fob, did you programme it? If not, the method is as follows. Turn the ignition key in quick succession from off to ignition on 4 times. You should hear a chime to indicate programme mode. Quickly remove the key and press the lock button followed by the unlock button. Wait until you hear the chime again and see if the fob works. If it does not operate the central locking, see if you can open the tailgate with the fob, I guess you have a three button remote? If it doesn't, repeat the above but quicker!! it should programme quite easily. When you checked the fuse, did you take it out? I suggest you remove the fuse and wait 30 seconds and put back in, get someone in the car to see if any doors respond to you replaceing the fuse. recheck the fob operation and the key, this maybe the answer. Once again if no change I cant think of anything else you can try! Very difficult not being there!! Before going off to spend your pension, have a good think about all you have done and go over it all once again, you could save yourself a bit of cash!!

paul
February 2008

hi paul.jsut to let you know, i can now get in my drivers side door with my key. so now i can get in the two front doors by inserting the key in each door, but back doors can not be opend. the remote dose not work. the key has allwasy worked, never no problems, the remote has allways worked, i have never had a new key cut. so i have put a new battery in my key, but no luck, i have checked the central locking fues at the back of the fues box, and that seems fine. what els can i check my self before i take it to ford and get a massive bill.

steve
February 2008

Hi Steve. Ok, has the key always worked ok? or have you had problems before? Has the remote always worked ok? Make sure the child locks are not in the on position on the rear doors, as this will not let you open the doors from inside. The fact that you cannot unlock the drivers door with the key is strange. Have you had a new key cut recently? Have you got more than one key and if you have, have you tried using it? Sorry about all the questions, but it will help in sorting your problem!

Paul
January 2008

hi paul. no, opening the passenger side with the key inserted dose not open the back doors.and the drivers door inner handle cycle dose not open and shut when operating the passenger lock,

steve
January 2008

Hi Steve. when you open the car from the passenger side, does that trigger the rear doors too? My guess is, that if it does, then you have a problem with the drivers door selenoid/lock. You say you cannot open the drivers door from inside? its because the drivers door is double locked. Does the drivers door inner handle cycle open and shut when operating the passenger lock? if it does you need someone to open the door quickly when the cycle goes to unlock, or it may need some manual help!
That will allow you access to the door to remove the lock and selenoid assy. I would suggest the selenoid or lock is siezed, not a pretty job!! Good Luck!

Paul
January 2008