sebastianjones60

Skoda Yeti door lock issue

My 2009 Skoda Yeti with a diesel engine is giving me grief. The vehicle doors won't lock or unlock anymore. I suspect it's a faulty door contact signal. My mechanic mentioned it's likely a defective cable or plug connection in the door latch. Any ideas?

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Sounds like a dodgy door sensor to me. Had similar gremlins with my old Renault Megane. The central locking would go haywire. Have you checked the wiring loom where it enters the vehicle doors? They can get brittle and crack over time, causing an electrical issue.

Wiring loom, you say? Where exactly should I be looking for that? And how do I know if it's actually damaged? I'm not really an expert at this.

Yeah, the wiring loom is usually hidden by a rubber boot between the door and the car's body. Give that a wiggle and see if anything changes. If the wires are cracked, you might see exposed copper. Honestly, though, sounds like you need a multimeter to properly diagnose it. If you're not comfortable with that, a workshop might be the best bet. They'll be able to pinpoint the electrical issue.

Took it to the workshop, they confirmed it was a faulty door latch. Replaced the part, and it's all working again. Cost me 95€. Thanks for the advice!

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