nasty sound from tailgate central locking

1. nuttysaxo Established Member Joined: Dec 2008 Kent Posts: 1184 Saxo Furio

   #1 28th October 2011, 20:40

   Anyone ? , just started tonight , still locks but it sounds like somethings a miss and perhaps going to die ! lol
   cheers
2. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #2 28th October 2011, 20:45

   Check it`s plugged in properly mate.
3. nuttysaxo Established Member Joined: Dec 2008 Kent Posts: 1184 Saxo Furio

   #3 28th October 2011, 20:52

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by stevo67 Check it`s plugged in properly mate.

   hi steve the acuator thingy ? , just wondering are the peugeot 106 acuators the same as saxo ones ? cheers mate
4. user_44477 Established Member Joined: May 2010 rotherham Posts: 1813 2001 Citroen saxo furio.

   #4 28th October 2011, 20:52

   mines starting doing the same, like a whining noise? like it doesnt want to lock
5. nuttysaxo Established Member Joined: Dec 2008 Kent Posts: 1184 Saxo Furio

   #5 28th October 2011, 21:12

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by leeham987 mines starting doing the same, like a whining noise? like it doesnt want to lock

   yes its whinning mate , but still locking , im going look at the connections on saturday morning spray abit of wd40 on there to for good measure ! lol , just checked out ebay there are 106 acuators on there just hope if i do need one they fit as they are cheaper .
6. marcusd Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2009 warrington Posts: 7551 posi blue mk2 2003 vtr

   #6 28th October 2011, 21:31

   saxos have 2 different types mate so check its the right one. i made that mistake
7. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #7 28th October 2011, 22:11

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by nuttysaxo hi steve the acuator thingy ? , just wondering are the peugeot 106 acuators the same as saxo ones ? cheers mate

   No idea mate sorry you`d have to go down the scrappies & compare them.
8. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #8 28th October 2011, 22:13

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by leeham987 mines starting doing the same, like a whining noise? like it doesnt want to lock

   Pretty sure that`d be the actuator breaking down so it`s not operating the control rod properly(like straining)hence the whinning sound.
9. nuttysaxo Established Member Joined: Dec 2008 Kent Posts: 1184 Saxo Furio

   #9 29th October 2011, 07:21

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by stevo67 Pretty sure that`d be the actuator breaking down so it`s not operating the control rod properly(like straining)hence the whinning sound.

   cheers for that theres always something just forked out 300 quid on parts and labour for the saxo ! will it ever end ! lol
10. user_44477 Established Member Joined: May 2010 rotherham Posts: 1813 2001 Citroen saxo furio.

    #10 29th October 2011, 10:46

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by stevo67 Pretty sure that`d be the actuator breaking down so it`s not operating the control rod properly(like straining)hence the whinning sound.

    where do you find the actuator?
11. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

    #11 29th October 2011, 12:10

    Open the tailgate remove the plastic panel,look up & you`ll see a rectangular box with a metal rod attached to it.The box is you actuator.
12. nuttysaxo Established Member Joined: Dec 2008 Kent Posts: 1184 Saxo Furio

    #12 29th October 2011, 12:16

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by stevo67 Open the tailgate remove the plastic panel,look up & you`ll see a rectangular box with a metal rod attached to it.The box is you actuator.

    Is it easy to remove mate ?
13. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

    #13 29th October 2011, 12:21

    Fiddly, just be careful where the control rod clips into the actuator via plastic lug they are fragile.So use some long nose pliers.It`s best explained in the Haynes manual mate.
14. nuttysaxo Established Member Joined: Dec 2008 Kent Posts: 1184 Saxo Furio

    #14 29th October 2011, 18:37

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by stevo67 Fiddly, just be careful where the control rod clips into the actuator via plastic lug they are fragile.So use some long nose pliers.It`s best explained in the Haynes manual mate.

    cheers steve , would i need to bend the rod to get at all to get it into the lug ? had a quick look don't see alot of movement in getting it out of the lug and in again , would it be easier taking the bolts out to the lock ? cheers steve :0)
15. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

    #15 29th October 2011, 19:38

    Get a pair of long nose pliers & gently bend the piece of plastic that holds the end of the rod,then unclip the rod.
16. nuttysaxo Established Member Joined: Dec 2008 Kent Posts: 1184 Saxo Furio

    #16 29th October 2011, 19:50

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by stevo67 Get a pair of long nose pliers & gently bend the piece of plastic that holds the end of the rod,then unclip the rod.

    cheers for that was gonna use a mallet on it lol , just had a look on what some folk are charging for used acuators , think it might be cheaper all round buying a used tailgate with all the bits on it , ok cheers steverino for your help
17. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

    #17 29th October 2011, 20:18

    I paid £40.00 for mine with everything included.
18. nuttysaxo Established Member Joined: Dec 2008 Kent Posts: 1184 Saxo Furio

    #18 29th October 2011, 20:59

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by stevo67 I paid £40.00 for mine with everything included.

    exactly some breakers are abit unrealistic with prices for silly bits such as that acuator ! when you can get a whole tailgate for 40 quid , don't make much sense ..
19. JacSmith Newbie Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 9

    #19 1st September 2012, 03:40

    Quote:

    I paid £40.00 for mine with everything included.

    Quote:

    exactly some breakers are abit unrealistic with prices for silly bits such as that acuator ! when you can get a whole tailgates for 40 quid , don't make much sense ..

    lols! I also saw some prices that are really unbelievable. There's this tailgate that cost only £58.75 and there is this one that is the Citroen Saxo tailgate that is customized that cost £1,057.49. Well the reputation would always be at stake. so better checked the credibility of the owner.