Funny Problem With my driver side lock.

farmio · Post by **farmio** » Tue Feb 13, 2007 12:04 am

hello,

ive searched about the forum for a similar problem but couldnt find anything.

This has just happened about half hour ago so im still a bit annoyed.

Basically, went to turn my car round and noticed that the drivers side door wont open the central locking. the key turns but i cant hear or feel the resistance of the central locking working. i go round to the passenger side and that side is ok and unlocks all the doors including the drivers side door.

ive seen problems like this that are linked to the electric windows but mine are fine just the one lock.

Can anyone help me out on this?

Pedro_Hilario · Post by **Pedro_Hilario** » Tue Feb 13, 2007 2:11 pm

Hi,

But do you feel any resistance when turning the key? Or is it just loose when you turn it?

Because if you have no resistance it's commonly because of a small metal clip that breaks all the time!

In the pic, part 12 or 9 ( the paddle)

Since the other lock will make the pump work perfectly, my guess would be what i stated above.

Pedro

Jelga_polo · Post by **Jelga_polo** » Tue Feb 13, 2007 2:44 pm

mine had the similar problem i got a replacement part, about Â£7, i'll find out the order number for you

farmio · Post by **farmio** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 9:52 pm

hey sorry its taken soo long to get back.

if anyone has the part number then it would be much appreciated. I took it to one garage and he wanted Â£50 just for labour. i've been told it isnt that hard to change. can anyone confirm this?

bobtknob · Post by **bobtknob** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 9:56 pm

its an easy job
mine went in the passenger side
im sure that the one from vw needs adjustin otherwise the wole barrel needs changing as they upgraded the lock cos the paddles were snapping
but once it fits take the handle off the door and you can see where it goes
10 min job max

farmio · Post by **farmio** » Thu Feb 22, 2007 1:58 pm

right will do this at the weekend. not gonna pay Â£50+ for a 10 min job.

Anyone got the part number?

shall i get one from a scrapyard or anyone know of any shops in the Romford area that would stock one?

bobtknob · Post by **bobtknob** » Thu Feb 22, 2007 3:44 pm

dont have the number but i went to my stealer and it was only 7 quid or something
just say paddle for 6n polo and they should give you the new version

farmio · Post by **farmio** » Thu Feb 22, 2007 7:12 pm

sorry to be an idiot but, stealer?

bobtknob · Post by **bobtknob** » Thu Feb 22, 2007 7:14 pm

stealer = dealer
sorry

farmio · Post by **farmio** » Thu Feb 22, 2007 7:32 pm

nice one. cheers mate.

loopydoo2002 · Post by **loopydoo2002** » Thu Feb 22, 2007 10:43 pm

Mine broke too and the guy at vw told me that with the central locking system you only have to turn the key very slightly and it opens the doors, there is no need to turn the barrell fully. The reason it snaps is incase someone rams a screw driver in and yanks it the spade snaps preventing the door from opening.

So when you fix it dont turn the key fully!!!

Mike

farmio · Post by **farmio** » Thu Feb 22, 2007 10:50 pm

agh good idea really when you think about it. also makes it a nice little earner for VW

Zeus! · Post by **Zeus!** » Wed Feb 28, 2007 7:53 pm

Can the lock barrels be swapped from drivers to passenger side? Not got enough money at the mo.....payday next Monday

farmio · Post by **farmio** » Sat Mar 03, 2007 2:24 pm

i've been down the dealer to get the parts, they told me because ive got the old style key that the barrel was made thicker. the guy has given me all the parts. gotta swap the dropping lock bits over.

Not worked on locks before so im gonna have to take this real slow and patient. Anyone give me anymore advice?

bobtknob · Post by **bobtknob** » Sat Mar 03, 2007 4:16 pm

i just got the thicker padde and ground the hook down until it fit
just take your time and you shouldnt have any problems