central locking

2008 FORD TRANSIT
398,000 MILES • 2.4L • 4 CYL • TURBO • 2WD • MANUAL
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VINCE64
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i lock the van it locks and then unlocks all doors and door light on dash stays on then goes off thirty minutes later. Then sometimes it will lock and stay locked but does not last long. once i open the door weather it l/h or d/s door the door dash light stays on and it just locks and unlocks again.
can you help?
Mar 22, 2018 at 3:44 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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You may have to get a fob re program done, you will require both fobs, and a scan of the PATS system will also help show any fault codes that may be a problem with actuators being faulty.
Mar 22, 2018 at 7:10 PM
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VINCE64
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Thanks, but this has been done with no affect.
Mar 22, 2018 at 9:22 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Has the Ford dealer run an ids test on the system?
Mar 22, 2018 at 11:10 PM
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VINCE64
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no they have not.
Mar 22, 2018 at 11:43 PM
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STRAILER
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Hello,

If i can jump in here I have seen where the drivers door latch micro switch wears out causing the problem you have described. I would try replacing the latch which the switch is internal.

Below is a guide to help you get the job done.

Check out the diagrams (below).

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken
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Mar 23, 2018 at 4:44 AM
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VINCE64
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Thank you. I will try this and get back to you.
Mar 23, 2018 at 5:24 PM
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STRAILER
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Please do.
Mar 25, 2018 at 4:07 AM
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