P38A Locked out after key battery change

Datatek said:

I wouldn't worry about the colour of the connectors if they fit together correctly, may just down to year of production.
I believe that the MG TF fits and is cheaper than the JLR parts, others will confirm. Never had to replace my door lock assemblies as I repaired them.

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marjon said:

There are 2 ways.

Key in ignition pos 2 then press the unlock button

Or

Key in door lock door shut turn to lock press the lock button, turn to unlock press the unlock button. (maybe unlock first then lock can never remmeber)

J

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Grrrrrr said:

Key in lock only works if all 3 micro switches are working. Also, the RF receiver needs to be plugged in and working.

'99 should be able to sync from the ignition if the little pickup coil is still in place.

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Datatek said:

I wouldn't worry about the colour of the connectors if they fit together correctly, may just down to year of production.
I believe that the MG TF fits and is cheaper than the JLR parts, others will confirm. Never had to replace my door lock assemblies as I repaired them.

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pwood999 said:

If buying second hand, the clue is 6 wires in the main connector, plus the separate ground wire(s). If the latch only has 4 wires, then it probably doesn't have all three microswitches.

eBay sellers must be getting wise because MG latches are going up in price.

This one is probably a good one to try, but could also have the same motor & microswitch issues !! You never know with used parts.

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LR-hobbs said:

Right I have had a breakthrough, took my door card off unplugged the connector sprayed contact cleaner, left it to dry
Plugged it back in.

Entered the EKA code the car opened and started first time, and now my key has resynchronized.

So I have ordered the mg door latch and will fit that in time.


Thank you everyone il be back same time next week

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LR-hobbs said:

Yes that's the one I ordered off eBay , but in the description it says for MGs without key fob central locking

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Datatek said:

If cleaning the connector fixed it why buy a new lock?

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pwood999 said:

Maybe there's something different with the motors inside ? If does appear to have the Outside & Internal handle linkages, plus the keyswitch rod.

At the end of the day, you can always use the microswitch block in a P38 latch.

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