Had a bit of a shock today. Cars been parked up under cover for about 3 months due to the bad and long winter we’ve had. I went to start preperations today to get it back on the road, its currently sorn.
Any way, i hit the unlock button…the car made the noise, the lights flashed but the pins didnt pop up. Instead they just moved up slightly, then stayed down. In the end i had to use an old trick to brake into the car and pull the pins up from the outside. Put the key in, and the car started first turn, so its not the battery is flat. Car hasnt been opend for about 3-4 weeks. Im guesing the frost and cold weather, condensation under the cover maybe has done something to the door locks. Any suggestions or common problems? I thought at first central locking, but when you press the button it does try to open both doors but the pins seem “sticky”.
This happened to mine, if they lock ok (test with window open) but won’t unlock you will need a new central locking solonoid for about �40 from the dealers. Also you might well lose some blood and skin if you fit it yourself.
Putting car back on the road tomorow. Then going to pop down to lotus and hopefully get a module and fit it tomorow afternoon. I’ll let you know if it works. #
I had the same problem, i would say definately it is the cental locking module. Dont let the garage charge you the earth for taking your dash out e.t.c you do not need to. It took me about half hour to change by going through the right hand air vent.
Hope this helps
also double side tape the new one to the old 
trust me so much easier 