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GOT PROBLEMS OR ISSUES? => GENERAL => Topic started by: dammit on December 23, 2016, 10:57:56

Title: Buzzing / Grinding Noise when locking
Post by: dammit on December 23, 2016, 10:57:56

Greetings all,
I have a 2012 Trophy i30, which has just developed a new problem.

When I lock the car, I hear this horrid grinding/buzzing noise coming out of the rear passenger side door handle area. I did some searching on the forum and it seems this means it needs a new actuator or something...and that the lock is skipping teeth and making the noise.

It still locks OK - but is this anything to worry about re: the lock failing and potentially a security issue for the car???

It is still under warranty, so I'm guessing it will be covered, just know it will probably take a while to get into the dealer to get this fixed given the holidays.

Title: Re: Buzzing / Grinding Noise when locking
Post by: nzenigma on December 23, 2016, 20:10:25

Not an uncommon problem.
 Yes get it replaced under warranty.
 Will it spoil your Xmas, no.
 My wife complained about the same noise on her 2009 FD about a year ago; still works ok,
 I will change it this week.....Probably :whistler:

Title: Re: Buzzing / Grinding Noise when locking
Post by: The Gonz on December 23, 2016, 22:22:13

Quote from: nzenigma on December 23, 2016, 20:10:25

... I will change it this week.....Probably :whistler:

:lol: