C5 Central Locking problem

tictac77 · Post by **tictac77** » 08 Aug 2009, 15:59

remote key is not working but I have been able to lock the car with the key but today that has stopped working. when i ,lock the car with the key the front doors lock but the back ones don't. The boot will not open either
Does anyone have any experience of this and how to solve as I currently cant leave the vehicle

dnsey · Post by **dnsey** » 08 Aug 2009, 16:04

First thing to try is disconnecting the battery and resetting the system, whch can solve all sorts of peculiar behaviour! A search here will bring up the correct procedure.

tictac77 · Post by **tictac77** » 08 Aug 2009, 16:19

Thanks for the advice thats done the trick

Only problem now is the electric windows are only going up slightly

Post by **myglaren** » 08 Aug 2009, 19:11

The auto windows need to be reset.
Hold the button in the up position and let the window close but keep the button held for a further ten seconds. This resets the anti pinch system and the windows should then open and close properly.

You will also need to reset the auto lights and washers, auto volume on the radio and the automatic locking if you have it.

Post by **Paul-R** » 08 Aug 2009, 20:38

myglaren wrote:You will also need to reset the auto lights and washers, auto volume on the radio and the automatic locking if you have it.

When I did the full battery reset procedure I didn't have to reset any of those afterwards. Admittedly I haven't got auto locking set anyway but the others were still active.

JohnD · Post by **JohnD** » 09 Aug 2009, 08:51

Funny that I should read this topic this morning. Yesterday when I went to the car, the remote wouldn't open the doors. I used the key in the lock which started the alarm. That stopped when I started the engine. I disconnected the battery and that got the remote working again.

pete@co.uk · Post by **pete@co.uk** » 24 Sep 2009, 21:00

hi all
Were is the battery in a picasso i just broght mine yesterday and i cant find it also i find the remote locks the doors but will not open them any ideas

cheers

citroenxm · Post by **citroenxm** » 24 Sep 2009, 21:51

Pete@co.uk

I BELEVE its under the passenger seat! I agree its DEFENATLY NOT under the bonnet...

I followed the battery leads, and they disapeared into the bulk head..

Paul

wheeler · Post by **wheeler** » 24 Sep 2009, 23:44

Yep, deffo under passenger seat.

pk7478 · Post by **pk7478** » 25 Sep 2009, 12:11

wheeler wrote:Yep, deffo under passenger seat.

Good arrangement

Especially when voltage regulator on alternator damaged and "gives" voltage proportionaly to engine turns

pete@co.uk · Post by **pete@co.uk** » 25 Sep 2009, 23:01

Hi all

Thanks guys ive found it

The prob with the central locking is the keyfob the buttons are missing and i can operate the micro switch on the big locking button but not on the small opening button (it worked with a pen) so i need a new key fob case with buttons

pete.........................