Newb - W-plate 6n

[Xion]

Hey,

The car isn't actually mine, it's the missus' but I'm seeking assistance.

She's just got herself a silver 1.4 CL 6n on a W plate. From what I can tell from Parker's it's got a few of the options fitted (Alloys, glass-sunroof, paint, but other than that it's standard. Having read over the FAQ and common faults thread, I can't say I have found any of those present in her car. It's just over 100,000 with FSH. Seems to be a lovely little motor.

Although I have questions:

1. Will it have central locking fitted? Reason I ask is that it came with one key and it's not a fob however when you push/pull the door pins it feels like there's a locking motor connected. If it is likely to be fitted, then it doesn't work so what would be the likely cause?

2. Bizarrely the only thing I can find at fault with it is that it's missing it's factory fitted 3rd brake-light. Anyone know where I can get one cheap ?

3. Ok, just remembered a 2nd fault, the fuel flap lock doesn't lock, related to the C/L ?

Thanks

[sixen]

central locking is vaccume operated, common to fail. the pump is on the drivers side in the boot, behind the first aid flap

[Xion]

Hi,

thanks, is it an easy fix or will I have to replace the unit ?

[SWDUBBER]

Yeah the fuel filler cap is linked to the central locking. Mine went on my N reg last year.. I wasn't able to get it repaired had to buy a new like £20-£30 on eBay.

[Xion]

Ok So I've fitted a new pump and still nothing. I've checked the fuse under the dash and that's fine as far as I can tell, if someone can confirm that it is the one shared with the radio?

Are there any relays etc I should look at ?

[Xion]

Ok. So after leaving the central locking alone for a week. Bizarrely it's begun working by itself.

Thanks for ther help guys.