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Seat Altea door lock issue

I am experiencing an issue with my 2009 Seat Altea, gasoline engine, mileage 105038 km. The vehicle doors can no longer be locked or unlocked. Could this be a defective door contact signal? I suspect a cable or plug connection of the component is defective.

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annatiger10

That's a frustrating electrical issue to have! I also drive a Seat Altea, though I'm unsure about the build year. I had something similar happen with my vehicle doors. The central locking system went haywire because of a faulty door sensor. The symptoms were identical; I was unable to lock or unlock the car. Have you checked the wiring harness for any visible damage?

finndrache9 (Author)

Thank you for sharing. When you say 'wiring harness', do you mean the plug connection inside the door? Or is it somewhere else?

annatiger10

Yes, I mean the plug connection inside the door. In my case, it caused an electrical issue, affecting the door sensor's ability to communicate. Honestly, finding the exact car sensor responsible can be tricky without proper diagnostic tools. If you're unsure, perhaps the wisest course of action would be to visit a workshop.

finndrache9 (Author)

I appreciate you sharing your experience. I took the Altea to a workshop, and the car sensor diagnosis confirmed a faulty contact signal due to a defective cable or plug connection. Repairing it cost 95€. Thanks for the insight.

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