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Discussion in '308/328' started by LTODARO, May 3, 2015.

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  1. LTODARO

    LTODARO Rookie

    Jul 14, 2010
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    #1 LTODARO, May 3, 2015
    Hi all, So I needed a new battery in my '88 328. First time for me. Easy install. Strange result......... The driver's door lock stem (when the door is open) goes up and down by itself over and over. It stops when you shut the door. Also, the passenger door lock feels jammed and a small motor sound is evident whether the door is open or closed. I had to disconnect the battery to stop the noise. Help. Is there a procedure to follow when installing a new battery? Is it coincidently a new problem unrelated? I give up.....
     
  2. jmaz

    jmaz Formula Junior

    Jun 27, 2011
    350
    Colorado
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    Jim
    #2 jmaz, May 3, 2015
    My door lock stem behaved in a similar way in my '89 328. It turned out that one of the stems was a bit out of alignment in its hole, such that it wasn't able to retract fully. Some gentle sideways pressure on the stem got it into alignment, which made the up-and-down problem go away. I think there's another old thread or two that discuss this in more detail.

    Can't see how the lock behavior would be related to the battery change though, unless the new battery is allowing the lock mechanism motors to exert some extra force which perhaps could cause the misalignment issue come into play now when it hadn't before. Just guessing tho.
     
  3. Ferrari328GT

    Ferrari328GT Karting

    Jan 6, 2008
    232
    Phoenix, Arizona
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    Steve
    #3 Ferrari328GT, May 3, 2015
    Missed you at the fountain today, Leon.

    Just went out and disconnected my battery and hooked it back up. The door lock buttons remain in the up position, but I hear the lock motors for about one second. That's it.

    I don't suppose you hooked the new battery up backwards??

    Steve
     
  4. LTODARO

    LTODARO Rookie

    Jul 14, 2010
    19
    #4 LTODARO, May 3, 2015
    Steve, I was having lunch at The Great American Grill with Ray, Frieda and Jose. Did you see the white Ghibli. Just lovely. Anyway made sure the battery was installed correctly. I'll play with the stems as suggested. I have an appointment with Andy on Saturday. If I can't fix it I'll have him check it out after the alignment.
     

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