Dave Savage wrote:

> After a lengthy period without any problems, my 156 decided to play up
> yesterday : the central locking wouldn't work (not by pressing the key
> fob, not by inserting the key in a lock, nothing, nada, zilch). I tried
> many times, but nothing.
>
> I grew used to the (un-pleasant) idea of a visit to the local expert , or
> (even worse) to an approved dealer.
>
> Anyway, I kept trying, open each door / close each door / open and close
> the boot, and guess what - eventually the central locking sprang into life
> !

Boot microswitch......

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