BOOMER

For info another update Since the locks went scitzo 2 days ago they have now returned to normal, or what was normal before. They still don't do the deadlocks on first key turn but then they never did. The anti-hijack lock locks all the doors as it should but then immediately releases the front passenger door. My guess is that water has got in to the system somewhere, although it all appears to be dry in the doors, and since it hasn't rained for the last two days has dried out. I may well take the cards off again and splash some WD40 around just in case. Where do I find the ECU/Controller for the locks etc? Is it in the drivers door or behind the dash somewhere? Thanks for your input everybody, much appreciated. Boomer

Thanks for your reply, I'll look forward to the outcome. To add to the saga I had to get up at 03:20 this morning and disconnect the battery as the door locks were all cycling on their own! Also the journey in to work this morning was frequently interupted by the front passenger door locking and unlocking by itself. My gut feeling is that water has got in somewhere, where and how is the issue.

Guys, I need your advice please. I have a 2.0GLXi Octavia Estate, year 2000, it has done just under 70k. My central locking, non remote type, has gone scitzo! When I turn the key clockwise, to unlock, the doors all unlock and then immediately lock again. On a second attempt they either do the same, force my hand back to the vertical position, or leave the tailgate and rear doors locked. When locking the first attempt locks the doors but takes 2 further attempts to get the dead locks to work. I've had the doors cards off and all appears well inside, no water or corrosion, I've even left the battery disconnected for 20 mins in the hope it would re-set, but to no avail. Any ideas please? Anyone near Witney, Oxfordshire got VAG-COM and would be willing to plug in for me, beer vouchers available of course. Thanks in advance. Boomer

Good evening to you all from a new Skoda Owner, new to me that is! Just picked up an Octavia Est 2.0GLXi which i plan to look after myself, so thanks in advance for any info you may pass on to me. Take care all Boomer