Ford Mondeo MK3 Central Locking Problem How To Replace The Drivers Door Lock Module

[@aleksandarmitrovic-sf4qy]

My battery in my car key was dead recently,i replaced it but it didnt work,so thanks to this video i managed to reset central locking system and now all works on my ford mondeo MK3.Thank you very much for sharing this knowledge with us..

[@bigrobbo75]

I have been looking at purchasing a similar car here in New Zealand . the driver's car door has a similar problem. . its an easy fix indeed . we have a place here in Auckland called 'Pick a part' where you could buy the part at bargain prices. This clip has been very informative . Thank you good Sir and Hello from New Zealand

[@terrencestewart7373]

Great video, I really like your videos have been watching for days now. still trying to get caught up on all of them. You always make them very interesting and down to earth, also very educational. Thanks so much, a USA Fan.

[@retrorestore]

+Terrence Stewart Hey, thanks Terrance, glad you are enjoying my channel and thanks for commenting. All feedback is well received. Cheers Martin

[@dighsx]

Well done Martin. All the best to you and the family, Jay

[@samanthabartrum3885]

Thanks for this video. I'm having trouble with my central locking and need to change the lock over since having my doors swapped so this was a double help!

[@speedus98]

The reset with the four turns and key fob open and shut worked a treat as mine was playing up as i needed to adjust my door handle. Thanks for the info great stuff.

[@retrorestore]

Great stuff bud. Cheers Martin

[@LeeLimerick]

Mate, you're a hero! Actually gotta swap the door barrel on this new (well, still old) one, but it's pretty much this job, just save the other bit. Thanks for all your vids, saved me a bleedin fortune! :)

[@krisjones5125]

well done mate. a nice easy swap that im sure will help lots of other ford owners.

[@retrorestore]

+Kristian Jones Thanks Kristian, nice for it to go smooth for a change lol. Cheers Martin

[@perrysteven4108]

Just watch your video re the replacement of the central locking system. Excellent stuff! I have got the same problem with the drivers door and the left passenger door not locking. The bigger problem I have is that the rear left door wud not open. Full stop! How do I fix this issue?

[@retrorestore]

YOu should check the supply at the rear doors but it still could be the main door or broken cables where the door shuts.

[@select899]

Wow, this is exactly what i was looking for. Haha! isn't KZbin great. Top bloke sorted me right out! !

[@retrorestore]

+select899 nice one bud. Glad it helped. Cheers Martin

[@schtorky]

@@retrorestore Did your old key work with the new lock module? Or did you have to transfer the old lock to the new module?

[@robertwhitaker3779]

very good video... solved my problem one VERY important thing to note the black sticky stuff that holds the inner plastic cover on..don't let any fall on the drive and then kneel in it... one pair of jeans wrecked doh

[@kefirek18]

Thank you for this video, helped me with fixing my lock!

[@cabdriveruk]

Great vid Martin, its a piece of cake after watching you repair it. Keep the great vids coming Martin !

[@retrorestore]

+cabdriveruk Thanks bud.Should help a few people and save them money. Cheers Martin

[@manolemadalina1711]

It worked on mine with the reseting .Thank you !!

[@allaboutpolitics]

Nice video sir, i have the same bugger of a problem with central locking. I will try your tutorial the coming weekend, cheers and thanks!

[@retrorestore]

Good luck, Cheers Martin

[@biometrix]

When I lock or unlock the car with the remote, everything works except the driver’s door. I always have to lock and unlock it mechanically with the key. Additionally, the trunk doesn’t open using the button in the center console or the button on the trunk lid. Could the door lock shown be responsible for this? And if I replace the mechanism, will I need a new key or key blade, or can I continue using my existing keys? Thank you! :)

[@mrpjbiddy]

i have lazy door locks slow especially in the cold good vid cheers

[@shawnmrfixitlee6478]

another great repair Martin ! Thumbs up man ..

[@retrorestore]

+ShawnMrFixit Lee Cheers Shawn, quite an easy fix this one. Solved a few different symptoms. Cheers Martin

[@benrobertshawe3092]

great video ... would have liked to see you put it back together as well but I have almost same prob with my mondeo and never thought it could be the drivers side mechanism

[@terrysm7004]

I've done this job on my 02 mondy. Solenoid is easy, but the handle is a pig. I replaced it with a second hand part off a scrap car. It worked perfectly, but 3 months later the problem is back. Seems to be a common fault with these door modules. I can't be bothered to fit another one so I just use the key now, (it's a hard life!).

[@friedchicken1]

does the resetting work on the fobless key. I have a 2000 ford focus with the simple key

[@retrorestore]

Not sure bud, sorry.

[@friedchicken1]

@@retrorestore That is alright. I can try :). hey! thanks for answering :)

[@colinbrown1890]

many thanks martin you saved me yet again alarm was going off intermittently overnight was my door not locking the reset with the key fixed :).

[@ferretlov]

Started watching your videos and love them, keep it up. One question, could you do an update on the mini?

[@fmcnally]

Thank you so much! just bought the car and thought it was just going to be a nightmare!

[@retrorestore]

Thanks for watching bud

[@revengers2024]

Worked on mine. Focus 2008. Well done. Nice one. Thanks

[@paulbyers4149]

Will this cause it not to open with the fob . I have to open mine with the key

[@tonyrobertson8408]

Excellent demo, got exactly same problem. Very usefull

[@retrorestore]

Cheers bud.

[@marksimpson499]

Hi mate my zetec mondeo mk3 has no key mechanism on the doors so is solely operated by the key but its intermittent on locking and unlocking any suggestions on how to fix apart from half Gerry can lol

[@retrorestore]

Depends on what door (or doors) are playing up. If its all of them, it could be the drivers lock mechanism as this is the one that controls all of them. If its just one door, it may be that door lock mechanism.

[@RA-bc2ql]

Hi, thanks for the great video. I have a mk3 Mondeo and the off side rear locking mechanism has stopped working and needs replacing but it is failed in the locked position. Have you come across this before? I can't get the door open.

[@schtorky]

I'm having the exact same problem, did you manage to solve it?

[@MikeGush.]

Just as the son comes round the corner you say 'That's the little Culprit!' 😂 Nice one for the helpful video!! Mike

[@goranmo89]

Martin, I do the trick with four time key turn, central lock computer do reset... Now all door is locking when I press lock button on key twice (second time door lock with light blink signal) When I press LOCK button on key once, the front passenger door not locking. What might be problem? Second thing, when I want to close all windows and slide rule window, long press on LOCK button on key, only slide rule window close. Is there a connection to an incorrect central lock?

[@retrorestore]

Probably, The drivers door is the main control door and that produces many faults as I said in other doors.

[@TTOCS11]

excellent fix Martin, lot to take of these modern motors eh, thanks for the walk thru, great vid

[@retrorestore]

+Scott Best I think this is a really common fault in that age of car Scott and it gives indications of problems in other doors but being the master one, it's a pretty simple fix. Cheers Martin

[@glencuts]

Great vid! And amazingly your on/off x 4 worked immediately. Thanks so much. Do you have any tricks for getting the air con to blow warm/hot? My Dagenham dustbin air con keeps switching to cold only.

[@retrorestore]

Glad it worked Glen, Not sure about the Air con without seeing it bud. Cheers Martin

[@Law_Abiding_Citizen_ok]

If you have vent direction knob turned to SCREEN position. Then AC will automatically come ON ( when fan is on)

[@ashthomas3839]

Love your work.bud Have same issue as you But my driver side door.is.shut and can't in lock it with key or from the inside Got any suggestions?

[@retrorestore]

Same as in the vid bud

[@drd9784]

Thank you very much sir! Can I indulge upon your time and ask about my central locking issue please....We have (had) two keys for our Mondeo, one with the "zapper" one without. I broke off the non-zapper key in the driver's door a while back and have since been using the zapper key fob to get us in as I left the broken off key in the door lock (this serves me right for not getting around to sorting it out!). Anyhow...yesterday I went to open the car with the zapper but it didn't work. First thing was a change of battery in the zapper-fob but still no joy. We have a hatchback and so I manually opened the tailgate (alarm went off with hazard lights on - obviously!) scrambled into the driver's seat and started her up but still the alarm didn't disengage nor did the doors open from the inside with the zapper or even by trying to physically pull open the door handles - how crazy a design is that! Mental that the doors can't be opened from the inside of a car regardless of circumstances...anyhow I digress). I thought that I might be onto a winner after seeing your "turn the ignition on and off four times, etc., but sadly no joy. The upshot is that I can't physically open the door to follow your video and get the locking mechanism out! Do you have any ideas how to get all doors to reset to their unlocked position, given that I can't physically put the key into the driver's door lock from the outside. BTW I disconnected the alarm horn from inside the nearside rear wing as it was getting a tad annoying and too the indicator fuse out too! Thanks for your time

[@retrorestore]

The only way would be to drill out the barrel of the lock and fit a new barrel afterwards. I had to do that on one of my transit videos

[@drd9784]

@@retrorestore Thanks very much for your quick reply. Fortune smiled on my yesterday and after coming to the conclusion that I had to get the broken key shaft out of the lock and after much firkin around I did indeed manage to get it out. The zapper key could then be used mechanically to open the doors without any probs. The zapper itself still doesn't work on pressing it's buttons but now at least I could do the system reset with a beep after 4 turns, though the buttons on the zapper didn't contribute anything at the end of the process. At least I don't have to go hunting for my nearest Ford garage or breaker's yard...we live in Italy now and don't exactly know our way around that well just yet! There would have to have been a prodigious amount of gesticulating to sort this one out at the breaker's yard I dare say 😆 Cheers Mark

[@Menditman2014]

I have a 51 plate focus that likes to lock its self, when I'm driving a long you can hear slight noise from the central locking, I think its in the drivers door and the handle is hard to pull. It needs to come off I've locked the keys in it once (not fun to get in), but now keep the spare key out of the car that time they were both just hanging there 9pm at night and the engine running.

[@retrorestore]

+Mowersandstuff Yes they can be temperamental this age of car electrics and it sounds like a common problem, especially with Fords of this age. Cheers Martin

[@oswaldom.c.8827]

very nice and interesting video. So, if my driver's door doesn't open correctly ( I mean sometimes it opens and sometimes it doesn't) should I change this mecanism?. have you ever fixed hydraulic steering? what do you think about that? I'm ssking because in Mexico mondeo mk3 has been discontinued so that pieces are difficult to find. Also if you can tell me an advise, it will be appreciated, or tell me if is worth repairing this kind of failures . thank you so much.

[@retrorestore]

Hi, Yes, this mechanism is probably the cause. I have not fixed the power steering but you have to lower the subframe at the rear to get it out. Quite a tricky job. Cheers Martin

[@enquire422]

Oswaldo M. C. You can replace it with an electric unit and no need for any fuilds!

[@MikeGush.]

Hi. If this part was broken, do you think it would also stop the electric windows from working when the driver tires to put them up and down? Thanks. Mike

[@retrorestore]

I don't think so Mike but I can't be sure.

[@mwilajoseph6703]

Thank you very elaborate!

[@raygreen3416]

Ive got mondeo mk2 ghia x looks the same kind of lock same trouble,thanks for video

[@retrorestore]

Yes Ray, it seems a common problem on this model. Cheers Martin

[@gavinwestwood2258]

Hi Martin wat do u think to the oven cleaner in the turbo idea. Thanks

[@retrorestore]

I would rather take the turbo out and clean it properly. It will only partially clean it in my opinion

[@mrnatty122]

great vid Martin

[@retrorestore]

+mrnatty122 Thanks bud. Cheers Martin

[@mrdoofa9357]

Hi, Another very useful video, my mk3 Mondeo is suffering similar central locking issues, I’ve bought a second hand module on eBay for £13 and plan on installing it in the next few days, it all looks relatively straight forwards, my concern is disconnecting the black part from the old module and reconnecting it to the new module as I’ve heard those clips are easy to break, it’s the part of the video where it was difficult to show the clips, do you have any tips on this part? Also, does everything go back together easily afterwards? Finally, what do you use to reglue the trim material under the door card? I’m slightly nervous about tackling the job myself but I would be super pleased with myself if I can fix the problem myself without spending money paying a mechanic to do it!!! Many thanks for these great Mondeo vids and your help. Cheers mate.

[@smellyermawlikesyou6577]

Just as you said thats the little culprit your wee boy walks past lol Great video buddy

[@bullerboynz70male93]

Hi I have had the problem of the drivers door doing the same as yours so followed your instruction's & it worked OK for two weeks & now it will lock OK but on unlocking it wont unlock the drivers door have you any more ideas fo this,

[@retrorestore]

It's probably old locks bud. The only way is to replace with a new one. Cheers martin

[@sirjimis]

Another good job Martin.

[@retrorestore]

+sirjimis Thanks bud, good as new now. Cheers Martin

[@LONE-WOLF-FILMS]

mines stopped working altogether, do you think its the door part or key fob, ive got two sets of keys and they cant both be broken. any advice. thanks.

[@retrorestore]

+Tool2142 I'd try the reset trick first and maybe change the remote batteries as this is the easy option. Failing that, it could be the door module as in my vid. Cheers Martin

[@ergn1811able]

good day mondeo mk3 front passenger door is locked it won't open at all the control 3 opens the door. is there a solution..

[@retrorestore]

Check for broken cables first where the door shuts.

[@eclectic_gamer]

Hi Martin great video can you help I have a 02 mondeo mk3 with a similar problem when I lock the car the locks bounce back to the unlock position and boot release works intermittently been taken to a garage and plugged into diagnostic and all locks are reporting error codes was told would would need a new central locking module from ford and needs to be coded to the car by ford costing 100's of £ is this correct diagnosis or do you think it is worth doing the same thing you did on this video i.e replace drivers side lock?? Any help would be appreciated greatly thanks

[@retrorestore]

I would try what I did first, you have little to lose and a lot to save Steve.

[@mikewest8063]

Excellent. Thanks

[@retrorestore]

You are welcome!

[@sergejk]

Hi there! Thanks for this nice video and your effort. I am having problem with remote locking on mk3 2001. My central locking locks all 5 doors when locked by the key. But after i try to lock the car by remote button it locks only 3 doors and hatch. 4th door remain opened. (passenger rear). After one more click on remote button all doors are locked and indicator lights pulse 3x. Any clues how to close all doors just with one click on remote key? What could be the problem? Thanks in advance for your patience and effort! Brgds, S.

[@sergejk]

btw. i 've already reset central locking system by 4x on-off procedure.

[@retrorestore]

It sounds like the drivers door lock module like mine. I had a similar problem and this module controls all the other doors as well in my opinion. Cheers Martin

[@sergejk]

retrorestore thanks!

[@jameshennighan8193]

Do NOT take the key out of the ignition after the beep tone.... After the beep tone......WITH THE KEY STILL IN THE IGNITION.......Press ANY button on the fob..... You will then hear a DIFFERENT TONE...... After this you can remove the key from the ignition...... Test buttons on the fob in the usual way and everything should be fine..... James Hennighan Yorkshire England

[@mikewest8063]

Is this confirmed?

[@drivenmann6211]

Hi Martin. Ever heard of this? 07 STTDCI Mondeo mk3. Plip button locks and unlocks doors, but won't deadlock. Key in door only unlocks drivers door. Similarly, from the drivers seat the door handle lock only works the drivers door. Tried the reset trick, but no good. I suspect it's the drivers door module, but if you know these symptoms, I'd appreciate advice. Now found that only one key will operate properly and neither will unlock boot. BTW, love the vids. Kirk

[@drivenmann6211]

I've owned 5 mk3s now, and gone up to 250k miles in some. Never had an issue with c/locking till now.

[@retrorestore]

Sounds like the door module to me, that's what I would change.

[@drivenmann6211]

+retrorestore many thanks.

[@drivenmann6211]

retrorestore I have a second hand door control module in working order, from a car I'm still using, but will probably be breaking this year. Will a used one match, or will the system not recognise it? Just for note my Ford dealer is quoting £295 to replace new😲😨😯

[@savvasiatrou4719]

Very very nice job... excelent..

[@retrorestore]

Thanks for watching bud. Cheers Martin

[@ivelinnikolov8832]

Hello Martin, sorry cause i bother you but i have nearly the same problem, remote does not working at all (allready change the battery) allready program the key - again does not working , and i CAN lock and unlock only with KEY , and after UNLOCK have light noise and after 5 - 10 sec alarm is switch ON so i need to put the key in the ignition and alarm stop it , any ideas ? CHEERS

[@retrorestore]

sorry bud. would need to test it to make a diagnosis.

[@nilocnosnibor4854]

Very informative, good man

[@jgordon2925]

Do you need to disconnect the battery to do this?

[@retrorestore]

Not really but it's always best to disconnect if you are in any doubt.

[@retrorestore]

I didn't as there are no bare wires, it's just connectors.

[@davidhyslop3376]

i did this on my 2006 mk 3 and it lock me out thanks a lot

[@retrorestore]

+David Hyslop Hope you got it sorted. Cheers Martin

[@garfield4108]

Nice video Martin....can I just pick your brains on this vid?? Im having the trouble you mentioned here, but also my remote key isn't working. The key has been checked and is emitting a signal. So the fault lies somewhere else. Could the module you replaced be responsible for this or is there something else in the car that may not be reacting to the remote buttons being pressed?

[@retrorestore]

+garfield4108 Hi, I would try the reset procedure first as in the video. The key sometimes didn't operate for us as well so I think it would be worth changing that door module first as it controls all the other ones. Cheers Martin

[@garfield4108]

+retrorestore Hi Martin, thanks for replying. I might have an issue there. ....the remote fib blade has already snapped. Im getting by with the spare. The locks are knackered. Door lock completely, ignition not too bad. A locksmith friend said if I can get both barrels to him he will rebuild them for me and cut new keys. The ignition looks like being a nightmare. Had it apart the other day and there's a steel plate with sheer bolts protecting it. I'd rather have these barrels rebuilt because if I get 2nd hand I could end up with the same problem. Also I dont want to be messing changing the ECU which I believe reads the code

[@retrorestore]

+garfield4108 It's a pain in the backside these modern cars. Give me an older car without a computer any day. Cheers Martin

[@ВиталийРулько-ъ2ъ]

THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!! You very helps me!

[@brams77]

hi mart, my passengers door lock wont lock! is this the same?

[@retrorestore]

It could be but it may also be the passengers door lock itself.

[@adz2k12]

Just wanted to say i love watching your vids keep it up!! Im also having a similar problem with my mk2 focus.. But its only affecting the front passenger door, ive tried the key programing/resetting and it had no affect. Should i change the passenger one first or try the main unit as you did? thanks

[@retrorestore]

+adz2k12 Does it operate with the key, if it does, i'd change the drivers one and if not, the passengers one. Cheers Martin

[@adz2k12]

no it doesn't, thanks allot, now just for you to get a mk2 focus to show a step by step guide ;), thanks allot for your reply

[@brianpercival1829]

I missed this. Google isn't giving me a notification anymore, now my phone isn't either. I just stumbled on it. Betcha Ford would have charged 200 Quid for that repair.

[@retrorestore]

+Brian Percival My google isn't working properly either. it's not letting me know when some comments are left. I think you are right Bri, easy £200 Cheers Martin

[@petefroud5308]

Fair play Martin . Not a nice job door cards etc. The clips can be a real sod . Sometimes , Just breaking . Use once only. Cheers Pete.

[@retrorestore]

+Peter Froud These ones were a piece of cake Pete but I know what you mean lol. Cheers Martin

[@simonbottrill]

Great video

[@christopherkelly6902]

Didn't work on my ford Mondeo estate 2006 mate thanks

[@myversionofstuff]

thanks

[@kamikazekaos]

Easy fix is take the lock apart touch / move/ lubricant mechanism then it suddenly working again

[@mikewest8063]

My problem is that the remote works fine but the car cannot be locked or unlocked with the key. I reckon it is also the controller.

[@Kierowca-muzyk]

Great but this is replace part.. Without repair 😜 fact is... This working 👌 Salut 💯✅🏎️

[@mikeking1863]

Thanks :)

[@kchras]

You are magnificent! Great job!

[@retrorestore]

Hi, Thanks for watching bud.

[@juhimi2976]

Before leaving a comment I'd like to say, that I'm from germany so I hope you understand my "germenglish". How do you know that this is the cause of the problem? I have apprehension to buy this thing for the car and it doesn't fix the problem. You know what I mean? Thankful for your answer. :)

[@retrorestore]

The problem was with more than one lock and the drivers door controls all the doors so it was the common thing that affects more than one door. Hope you understand.

[@kidsgames745]

Hi Wie haben Sie denn das Problem gelöst? Mein MK2 2006 schließt nicht richtig ab ,probiere paar mal bis die Türe richtig abschließen.

[@69Phuket]

That electrickery don't work. I knew spanners would emerge....;O

[@retrorestore]

+69Phuket Especially old electrickery lol. Cheers Martin

[@robertharding6090]

Mondeo lock

[@prusak26]

well, I know what I'm doing tomorrow

[@joshcarter2750]

Yeah my drivers door won't open at all

[@joshcarter2750]

How can I open it

[@neiljeffs6233]

Ford (fix or repair daily)

[@retrorestore]

+Neil Jeffs Haha, Neil. I don't mind a bit of tinkering lol. Cheers Martin

[@bruciebraveheart6199]

Great video