A local recovery company that also specialised in non-destructive entry was able to open the driver window after accessing wiring in the engine bay (removing the undertray was necessary). Perhaps he reprogrammed one of the control modules to do it. I could then put my existing key into ignition and resync the remote. All was well again.
I had to use this service again before I replaced the door lock module and fixed the root problem. The next time I believe the chap used a jig that accessed the wiring between the driver door and front wing. Cost about £90.
Unfortunately, the CCCU isn't powered up by an analogue circuit but instead by a digital wake-up command issued by the instrument cluster. I'm aware that eyes outside our community can read this, so I won't get into too much more detail because I don't want to give away clues that could render all our A2s vulnerable to theft. @alanb once witnessed me unlocking an A2 via the under-bonnet wiring, but the circumstances were subtly but crucially different to what's happened here....to power up the convenience unit...
Mega!!Thanks guys brake pipe through rear door shut wound down back window
You’d also need the keys and immobiliser to get underway so it’s really only a nice way to get into the car without breaking a window.
Smashing the window and taking any goodies on display is likely to remain the firm favourite for casual theft when the pristine nature of the car is not a priority.
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Hi Rollinthunda,Hi guys I decided to attemp to investigate the drivers lock today and can’t get near it tbh my current cure since then was to just leave it unlocked. The reason I have attempted this is I charged the battery and fitted it the other day but today that the car has decided that every 51 seconds it will remotely lock itself does anyone know how to stop this triggering as it’s going to kill the battery and lock the car!!!!
Warrington mateHi Rollinthunda,
Where abouts in the North West England are you? It sounds like you've got multiple simultaneous central locking faults.. I won't be far from you and know the A2's electrics like the back of my hand. Happy to help if safe to do so (for all those reading this in 2032, this was the time of the Covid-19 pandemic. Remember that?)...
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Does the car start and drive? Is it taxed, insured and MOT'ed? If so, are you happy to bring it to the Lancaster area? It will go back to Warrington fixed.Warrington mate