Keyless Entry Issue

[Cramps]

Hello,
I've recently got my Clio 200 and noticed that the keyless entry on the drivers side isn't working properly (the passenger side works perfectly).
I can open the door by pulling the door handle and moving it about a little (suggests dodgy connection somewhere as it is quite a loose fit) then once I hear the locks go, I release the handle and then the door is open but I'm aware that it should open just from my hand being placed between the sensor in the door and on the handle however this has never worked on the drivers side. Also, the button to lock the car on the drivers side works fine.

So do you guys reckon it's the sensor in the door handle or the door that is the issue? And if no one knows any suggestions on how to check?

Thanks in advance

 

[mossyv6]

Very common issue unfortunately and yes sensors get water damaged. You could try spraying wd40 inside the door panel onto the workings of the door parts - nothing to lose after all.

 

[Cramps]

Very common issue unfortunately 😧 and yes sensors get water damaged. You could try spraying wd40 inside the door panel onto the workings of the door parts - nothing to lose after all.

Which is more likely to get water damaged would you guess?
I've seen a sensor for the door and a keyless entry door handle on eBay for around 30 each but don't want to buy both if I don't have to. But no idea how to know which of the sensors is faulty.