Car doors won't unlock through fob

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Model: C3 2002-2005, Original shape model
Year: 2003 (03)
Engine Size: 1.1
Fuel Type: Petrol
Mileage: 45000
Trim Level: VTR+
Gearbox: Manual 5 speed
DPF: No
LHD or RHD: RHD (UK)

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Hello,
Just driving and pressed the central lock button which successfully locked all my car doors, howverr when I pressed to unlock it failed to do so.

I had to climb out the window to get out, and now my car successfully locks, but doesn't unlock.

I have to use my key to open the driver door, put passenger doors are completely locked shut.

The key fob is fine, and it does pick up when I lock the car, however when I press to unlock the car makes a quiet sound as if it's not functioning properly.

Is there anyway to fix this?

C3 desire 2004.
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Fuel Type: Petrol
Mileage: 79984
Trim Level: VTR+
Gearbox: Manual 5 speed
DPF: No
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CitroenDoorTroubles wrote: Thu May 24, 2018 5:07 pm I have to use my key to open the driver door, put passenger doors are completely locked shut.
This is normal if there is a problem with power or remote power unlocking.
CitroenDoorTroubles wrote: Thu May 24, 2018 5:07 pm The key fob is fine, and it does pick up when I lock the car, however when I press to unlock the car makes a quiet sound as if it's not functioning properly.
This sounds like the unlock power to all the motors is only part functioning, like a low voltage or low current. Because it affects all the doors, I would start with the BSI moule (cabin fusebox). This has connectors to the power unlocking motors.

https://citroenc3owners.com/questions-a ... 3-t76.html

This topic has pictures of the BSI plug for central locking and lots of central locking info for the C3.
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