The Irish Mitsubishi FTO Owners Club

by **steelroe** » Thu Jul 17, 2008 7:39 pm

The fto is haunted with problems with one or both of the central locking motors not working. I have repaired several and have taken pic of the offending item below.

The brushes in the motor wear. The green disk is a thermistor to protect the motor from overload. If you take out hte motor I am pretty sure malpins or radionics would have a replacement. The brass gear on the end of the shaft will come off pretty easy.

by **kevinod** » Fri Jul 18, 2008 12:03 am

I read somewhere (ftooc I think) that the green thermistor bit was often to blame... have a lock I was trying to refurbish before but couldn't find a replacment thermistor that would fit handy. Was ages back though, might try again.

by **steelroe** » Fri Jul 18, 2008 9:23 am

I dont think the thermistor is at fault. It is used as a overload switch.

Every time I have just replaced the motor (approx 10-15 units repaired). I have seen smoke coming out of some of the motors and not enough power to turn the lock. Apparently a common fauld on some Lexus models aswell.

I have source the motors to the manufacturer but you have to order huge quantities. BUt now I have the part no. I reckon I should be able to source replacement else where.

by **Bernard** » Wed Jul 23, 2008 2:36 pm

There's also a handy guide here.

by **steelroe** » Wed Jul 23, 2008 6:14 pm

I have located a supplier for the OEM motors and hope to do reconditioned locks on exchance basis very soon (fully tested).

That other link works well but I like to keep the car as standard as possible (replace like with like)

by **Bernard** » Wed Jul 23, 2008 6:21 pm

steelroe wrote:I have located a supplier for the OEM motors and hope to do reconditioned locks on exchance basis very soon (fully tested).

That other link works well but I like to keep the car as standard as possible (replace like with like)

Keep us posted, I'll have one for you when you're ready.

Website · by **Muad_dib77** » Fri Jul 25, 2008 12:16 pm

those look like the sort of motors rc enthusiasts use as well so it could be worth while checking places that sell RC cars, Boats, and such fun stuff as well.

by **Bernard** » Mon Aug 25, 2008 10:11 pm

Any luck with the motors Rory?

by **steelroe** » Mon Aug 25, 2008 11:02 pm

Have the motors just need time now to fit them.

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