TVR Dodgy Locking System (Mr Skinners)

[davemitslancer]

Hi guys,

Mark Skinner is having problems with his thatchems alarm\immob\central locking on his TVR.

One minute it arms and locks the doors next it wont unlock but disarms... Sometimes the windows dont shut fully sometimes they do..

Could it be that the system is detecting that the window isnt closed correctly so doesnt lock but arms??

Any Ideas?!?

I had to break into his motor whilst he was stuck at halfords.. Managed to get a coat hanger through the gap in the glass and push the button on the dash to open the doors good ole trusty coat hanger



As you can see mark got thirsty so popped into halfords for a refeshing drink..

[maxxuk]

You already have the answer it seems....ditch the keys and give him a portable coat hanger instead

sorry, I'm not being very helpful am I ?

>> Edited by maxxuk on Wednesday 31st May 11:29

[mark r skinner]

help! At the moment all i can do is put cerby to bed at night with the windows open... Can`t even take into town at night.

[matt172]

don't know if you already have, but might be worth putting this on the cerb forum, or looking in the FAQ's on there, bound to have come up before
Did see something about a guy with a Tuscan, and his window wasn't opening when he popped the door, something to do with the alarm sensors

few on the cerb forum www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=274588&f=6&h=0

>> Edited by matt172 on Wednesday 31st May 15:28

[mark r skinner]

matt172 said:

don't know if you already have, but might be worth putting this on the cerb forum, or looking in the FAQ's on there, bound to have come up before Did see something about a guy with a Tuscan, and his window wasn't opening when he popped the door, something to do with the alarm sensors few on the cerb forum www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=274588&f=6&h=0 >> Edited by matt172 on Wednesday 31st May 15:28

Yeah, thanks Matt. Paul harris had the door in bits the other week, but if anything it`s worse! Dave played around with the c/l box in the boot but that didn`t help either...

[petclub]

It's a lovely car Mark, I'd be happy to look after it for a while for you and keep it safe. Pleassse! Huhh?

[mark r skinner]

Ok, that`s enough of the comedy answers! Get y`selves to the meet tomorrow armed with a decent toolkit!

[pupp]

Maybe not the wisest of things to be advertising on a public forum where an unlocked Cerb can be found, huh?

Hope you get it sorted Mark, doubt it's anything major.

[mark r skinner]

Yeah, Gary, I know the "method" but it`s not really much much use for locking it on the way to the pub or wherever... I reckon it`s just a loose wire somewhere or other?

[itsadeal]

[/quote]Yeah, thanks Matt. Paul harris had the door in bits the other week, but if anything it`s worse! ..[/quote]



Ok Lets do this sucker! ...... I presume you have found time to get the parts I requested some three weeks ago .

However cannot guarantee this is where the intermittent fault is? In reality it may be worth looking for a decent auto electrician, NAPS or NDES in Northampton. These guys are very good and since its causing so much discomfort to you, it’s worth the few quid to get it right and enjoy the summer.

[mark r skinner]

Paul, is it worth having a look at the other door?

[itsadeal]

mark r skinner said:

Paul, is it worth having a look at the other door?

If you would rather climb over? then yes ..... if not why we over ther

[mark r skinner]

UPDATE! Went over to see mr Googleplex (sp) in Daventry today. Looks like a loose or corroded wire. They`re not sure where though! Going back on monday armed with a sledge-hammer. Big thanks to Justin for navigating.

[justinbaker]

No worries Mark,

They seemed pretty fair people to be honest! Appart from "Prefer the AJPV8 to the Speed Six" ... Pah! what do they know!!

[Blipi]

Mmmmm Exige....

What other toys can you tell us about!?!

What's the yellow body shell all about?

Did you tell on Devil Torque's issues with the Speedy Gonzalez seeeks?

[mark r skinner]

Stef, think you`d like their workshop. There was talk of a Lotus with 400hp...

[Blipi]

Wooooaa ha ha haaaarrr! Evil!

[pupp]

Blipi said:

What's the yellow body shell all about?

Isn't it trying to be a wheel balancer?

[davemitslancer]

hee hee you beat me to it Gary! Dont they balance things like.... erm what are those things that go around and around... there on your car... oh yeah thats it steering wheels!

[Blipi]

So I didn't really look at the picture properly...