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Just noticed that the central locking is not working on my 1996 24v Probe. After taking the key out of the ignition, I turn the wheel to lock it but it does not lock. What could the problem be? Anyone know. Is this a MOT failure?

Does it operate when you have the door open and then you press the lock button on the door panel,


Problem could be your the relay behind the passenger rear panel.

KEG wrote: ↑

Thu Apr 01, 2021 4:55 pm

Just noticed that the central locking is not working on my 1996 24v Probe. After taking the key out of the ignition, I turn the wheel to lock it but it does not lock. What could the problem be? Anyone know. Is this a MOT failure?

These are two different systems

The steering lock is mechanical system in the steering column/ignition cylinder. May be the spring sticking.

The central door locking is a separate system, operated on the door key or button on the door car.
As, Mojo, said the relay this next to the ABS module

Kit

My thinking is that it could be a broken detent the catch part that makes sure that the steering wheel locks into place. Or a broken cog. Or a broken actuator although there does not seem to be any symptoms of this. If any of these are the problem are the parts available to fix it?

Do you have a central locking problem of a steering lock problem?

Yes sorry it’s a steering lock problem not a central locking problem. The steering wheel will not lock.

KEG wrote: ↑

Thu Apr 01, 2021 7:08 pm

Yes sorry it’s a steering lock problem not a central locking problem. The steering wheel will not lock.

Ok I have changed the title of your topic.

When you take the key out does the barrel stay depressed in, meaning like Kit said the spring is sticking?

Yes this seems to be the case.

KEG wrote: ↑

Fri Apr 02, 2021 12:25 pm

Yes this seems to be the case.

Give it a good spray with the old wd40

Yes tried that but no difference.