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Having a bit of a problem with my door lock on the drivers door. It has always been quite stiff, but yesterday after putting the key in to open the door, the key will not turn right to open the door. I have no experience with locks so all i did was sprayed wd40 into the lock which didnt affect it. Anyone know what the problem might be? and how i might mend it?

Cheers

do u have central locking?

yes i do have central locking its just annoying cause i cant lock or unlock from the drivers door, only the passanger side which is inconvenient

i had the same problem it went all stiff and finally i couldnt use it.
but i was told that the lock may have been tampered with.
or it may be that the locks have a fault in them and they used that as an excuse?
either way the barrel in ur lock may be out of place or may have colapsed hence y its stiff etc.
u need to get it changed i think.


Ellie

k cheers. Can any1 give me instructions on removing this part of the lock, as at the minute my cars off the road, untaxes, uninsured etc as im waiting to pass my test next month. So i can take just the lock and get it replaced or mended. CHeers

AFAIK, the lock barrel is part of the handle, so you'd have to take the handle out. Which, btw, is very easy. After taking the handle out, you can probably see the lock barrel and repair/replace it.

Procedure:

Open door.

Look towards the handle, on the door jamb side.

Notice the Torx 40 (45?) screw.

Take out screw.

Slide handle towards frontend of the car, about an inch, max.

Pull out handle.

just wait until the drivers and the passengers lock fec up and you have to climb through the boot to get in lol!
jon