How do folks,
First post here, and i hope not to dumb a question.
When i bought my 323f in the summer, when i started the car the central locking automatically locked, cool thinks i, automatic child safety or sommat like Anyway me missus pointed out the other day this no longer happens. I've had the battery off a couple of times when i bought it as it was duff, so wondered if this was a cause, or that the locking thing is something to do with the alarm system(microsecurity 400 series).
I don't know exactly how the alarm system works, but wondered if any of youz guys could shed some light on the subject for me
Thanks in advance as i'm working nites at the mo
Cheers all.................. Cords

As far as I am aware its not standard on any 323f I have been in so most likely your alarm, best bet would be to check the instructions or look them up on the net - sorry I cant help further

My Astina has that function - i.e. all doors lock when you switch on the ignition. I know this is connected to the alarm in someway, 'cause when I replaced my alarm, the people that fitted it connected the central locking to the alarm and the ignition and all, to keep it the same as the original (The previous system was the original factory fitted system). I would personnaly suggest a visit to a good auto electrician, 'cause if you mix it up, you may never be able to start your car again ...

Cheers gents, i had an inkling it was an alarm problem. Don't have a clue as to what thou cos had no info about alarm when i bought it, DOH. will have to investigate with Microsecurity(alarm people) and try and find a manual or something.
Locking on start up seems a good idea, but how would that work in an accident though?
Alarm is bleeping more when disarming at the moment so may have a sensor up the duff(like my missus) ,will let folks know more when i do, nice one guys, and keep on Rolling!!!..........Cords

Yeah i have this feature with my alarm aswell,its called anti hi-jacking mode

MMMMMMM' i think i'd leave it bost if i could get hi-jacked by your avatar TB, but after checking out some stuff on the MICROSCAN website found out that i had to play with me key fob!
Such is life, but i reckon i'll wait to see if any fit bird wants to hi-jack me shoppin' first, thanks for the info
.......cords

sounds like your solving it fine.but just to maybe re-confirm your ideas - my alarm(Clifford) has a function letting you lock the doors on ignition guess in an emergency you have to pray you can move your hands enough to un- lock it!!!!! on the clifford alarm the led flashes to let you know which zone has been triggered (when it beeps more than normal when un locking)...

bets of luck - you dont want to get locked out of your new car!!