Sorry for the long post but this isnt the usual how to get into the car query.
Ever since I've had the car the door would not lock or unlock with the key.
I presume it's the original key as it's the same as the ignition key.
I assumed the metal spade that engages with the door latch had broken or was misaligned.
Finally got round to taking off the inner and outer door handle and the spade is fine.
Having found this article
http://986forum.com/forums/diy-project-guides/45967-how-fix-broken-lock-cylinder-20-dollars-2.html
I thgought that one of the collars were broken, so I now have the lock apart and the internals are fine, the bunny ears are intact so, what is the source of the problem?
The key does not just rotate freely, when assembled it feels as though you have to force it but it does rotate.
When the collars are off the cylinder rotates fine, when I put it all back together it won't turn freely again.
Anyone have any ideas , apart from spending £250 on a new inner door handle and living with 2 keys rather than one?
Also, when the lock is taken apart, I still cannot fully remove the lock barrel, it comes out by about 5 mm only, is it not meant to come out or is there a knack?
:?
Ever since I've had the car the door would not lock or unlock with the key.
I presume it's the original key as it's the same as the ignition key.
I assumed the metal spade that engages with the door latch had broken or was misaligned.
Finally got round to taking off the inner and outer door handle and the spade is fine.
Having found this article
http://986forum.com/forums/diy-project-guides/45967-how-fix-broken-lock-cylinder-20-dollars-2.html
I thgought that one of the collars were broken, so I now have the lock apart and the internals are fine, the bunny ears are intact so, what is the source of the problem?
The key does not just rotate freely, when assembled it feels as though you have to force it but it does rotate.
When the collars are off the cylinder rotates fine, when I put it all back together it won't turn freely again.
Anyone have any ideas , apart from spending £250 on a new inner door handle and living with 2 keys rather than one?
Also, when the lock is taken apart, I still cannot fully remove the lock barrel, it comes out by about 5 mm only, is it not meant to come out or is there a knack?
:?