More electrical gremlins eh?
You say the central locking works with the key. Is that locking ALL doors with the key? You only mentioned 'unlocking', can we assume you can lock the car OK with the keyfob?

 

Sorry the remote central locking doesn't lock or unlock, the remote will only pop open the boot using the boot pop button.

 

Could be a faulty fob. If you can obtain a new or good secondhand unit, they can be programmed to work with the car. It is unlikely you have faults with both the door motors, but stranger things have happened. Have you also checked the fuse? Sounds like the previous owner left a legacy of electrical problems for you!

 

It did work first time I test drove the car, I got it cheap through my work as a part x so don't mind doing a few bits to sort it out! How easy are the fobs to get coded to the car? And do the key fobs from eBay work??

 

I just re-programmed my three remotes last night; real easy!

As previously mentioned, you have to re-program all your remotes at the same time or the remotes not re-programmed will no longer function.

1. The ignition switch has four positions: Off, 1, 2, & 3 (Start).

2. Get in the car, close the driver's door and turn the key back and forth from position 1 to 2 four times within 6 seconds. You should hear a beep.

3. Within 10 seconds, press a button on each of your remotes. I pressed the "lock" button on my three remotes.

4. Turn the key to the off position.

5. Test all of your remotes.

 

They are very easy to code. A quick search on the Forum should get you a procedure- or try Google. Ebay- you can be lucky with what you buy, or not.

 

So they don't need to be taken to ford to be coded then?? That's good..
Maybe il look into getting a new fob then, and try that first !
By fob I take it you mean just the buttons part of the key?

 

Yes, as you know from changing the battery, the key part comes away from the electronics. You need not buy new ,if you can locate a good secondhand one to try. It may not be your problem- just one thing to eliminate. Good luck.

 

Posted via FF Mobile Fob prob mentioned because here in the states we DO have a separate "fob" for the remote 4 button box to hang on ring with key....

 

Ok thanks for that, in the uk the fob is part of the key, we hve 3 buttons on it too. The key blade it's self though is removeable

 

Posted via FF MobileMy used Motor came with only one "fob", so another was purchased & programmed for a full spare set, third key for backup is still on the "to do" list? The only note of import RE programming the fob, is that you need all the ones you plan to use in hand when you do this, as the system will only recognize the ones programmed at the same time. prev. programmed will NOT be recognized if not reset at same time as new one is enterred into the system.

 

ok i have had the local ford dealer quickly test my fob abd its working perfectly.

i have read another thread on here stating to wd-40 the lock mechanism on the door and the micro switch,

basically when i try and use the key fob the passenger door locks then straight away unlocks again!! the passenger door does the same thing if i use the key in the door lock,

i just want to sort my remote central locking out. i have been advised i may need a new lock / latch mechanism but they are £125 from a main dealer!

any help would be greatful appriciated.

 

Chk out if the interior light comes on & shuts off when you open & close the front doors, the behaviour indicates that the central locing unit thinks one of the front doors is open, if so , it will lock & then immidiately unlock the doors again..

 

i have to admit that thought had come acroos my mind but i havent checked if the interior light comes on or off or not. Infact i have only had the car a week and havent even driven it in the dark yet....

 

Ok I have checked and the interior light does come on and off as it should when you lock / unlock the vehicle.

So does anyone have any more ideas as what to try next to solve this issue??

 

I found somebody else with a similar problem, they said,
"I have a 2001 mk1 ford focus fixed this repair myself on a very cold saturday morning, here was the problem...


1) when cold/frosty or 1st thing in a morning/late at night, when i went to lock the car using the key fob (the usual one press to lock the doors, 2nd press to deadlock with flashing indicators) it sounded like it was trying to lock but unlocked straight away...

kind of sounded like "clunk...clunk" as if something was catching and preventing locking?

then when i tried to use the key in the drivers door lock, the same thing happened.

2) while in the car sometimes when i went to lock all the doors from the inside drivers door, the same thing "cluck...clunk" etc

3) however all the doors would lock if the passenger door inside lock was used. and could lock all the doors using the key in the passenger door lock.

never really happened during the day or when it was warmer?

so i did a bit of internet reading and was pretty sure something was sticking in the door mechanism, probably the solenoid because i read if it feels resistence it unlocks??? which would explain why the doors would lock from the passenger side.

tried the recommended drowning the lock in WD40 - doesnt work.

a ford garage agreed with me but wanted £90+VAT to fit the part and £80+VAT for the part! stuff that!

went down to a local scrap yard, removed a good condition mechanism from a similar focus. not an issue to do this at all, as this method uses your orgininal lock barrel and door handle etc so no issues with reprogramming of keys.

the mechanism cost £25 and took me like 3 hours to replace. and it all works beautifully!! no changing fuses, batteries or programming keys!! this is the solution to the problem!!

it is quite a complex job and allthough im only 21 with fairly capable mechanic skills i think any competant DIYer could do it?

you ideally need a haynes manual, some TORX screw bits, phillips screw bits and thats about it really and a lot of patience!!!

what i did was to take my haynes manual with me to the scrap yard and practise the whole removal/refitting before i touched my precious focus!!

if attempting this repair i would suggest once the whole mechanism has been removed, spend 15minutes looking at what goes where and ideally take photos/draw pictures as once you start taking things apart its easy to forget where things go? "

 

Thanks for that does sound very similar to my fault I must say. Only thing I now can't get my head round is I get the most sound the the passenger lock which works but only from the drivers side, and only from the lock barrel. If you use the key fob the drivers door does nothing and the passenger door locks then bounces open again!

So do I need a drivers or passenger lock mechanism.... I think drivers as it does nothing!!

 

I would suggest the drivers door mechanism should be replaced as it is usually the master lock in most setups.
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Just thought I would let ya all know that I have replaced the drivers lock mechanism and it has solved my central locking issue! So cheers for all your help!
Let's hope that I don't have too many more problems.....

 

That's good news- glad to be of help- happy motoring!