This solenoid is the electrically-powered actuator that physically engages and disengages the centre locking mechanism when you press the lock/unlock button on your key fob or dashboard switch. It converts an electrical signal into a mechanical action, pulling or releasing the lock linkage so all four doors lock or unlock simultaneously.
The solenoid sits inside the door latch assembly itself, typically mounted on the driver's side front door (OSF), though identical units exist on the other doors; you'll find it buried within the internal door panel structure behind the trim, integrated directly into the locking actuator unit.
A faulty solenoid will leave you with doors that won't lock or unlock electrically, forcing you to manually lock them or jiggle the key fob repeatedly; you might also hear a clicking or buzzing sound from the door when you press the lock button, or experience intermittent locking where it works sometimes but not others.
Diagnosis involves checking for electrical power reaching the solenoid when you operate the lock switch using a multimeter, and listening for the distinctive click that indicates the solenoid is firing; repair means removing the door panel and either replacing the solenoid unit itself or, in some cases, the entire latch assembly if the solenoid cannot be separated.
These solenoids are not typically reconditioned because they're sealed electromagnetic units—once the coil inside fails or the internal plunger seizes, there's no reliable way to restore function, and attempting to open them risks destroying the component entirely.
A genuine used solenoid from the same vehicle model and generation is an excellent budget-friendly choice provided it came from a working donor vehicle and hasn't been exposed to water or corrosion, as it's a straightforward electrical component with no wear-dependent lifespan like a bearing or spring would have.
You'll also hear this called a door latch solenoid, central locking solenoid, door lock actuator solenoid, or simply the lock solenoid; some garages refer to it by the complete assembly name, the door catch or door latch mechanism.
Always disconnect the battery before working on the electrical components to avoid short circuits or accidental door locking while your fingers are near moving parts; take careful note of how the electrical connector sits before disconnection, and test the new solenoid's operation before reassembling the door trim to confirm you've got the right part and polarity correct.
Opel Vauxhall Corsa D MK3 L08B 9AC08 EXC AC CDTI ECOFLEX 11 REG 73bph Door Catch Centre Lock Mechanism Solenoid RIGHT DRIVER OFF SIDE FRONT OSF 1.3 1248 cc Diesel A13DTC / A13DTE 5 Speed Manual 3 Door Hatchback
Part Number(s): 13258279, 13 32 690 - click a part number above to view and buy this exact part.
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