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Door locks
« on: October 14, 2023, 08:58:10 am »
Door locks have started to go and not unlock with the central locking. Front nearside is sticking and occasionally the rear too but rarely. Just wanted to check that they are the same as any other Mk5 so I should be able to find a cheap set on eBay?

Removing the doorskin is the only way or is it the easiest way?

Anything else to be aware of when changing the mechanism?

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Re: Door locks
« Reply #1 on: October 14, 2023, 11:08:39 am »
Door locks have started to go and not unlock with the central locking. Front nearside is sticking and occasionally the rear too but rarely. Just wanted to check that they are the same as any other Mk5 so I should be able to find a cheap set on eBay?

Removing the doorskin is the only way or is it the easiest way?

Anything else to be aware of when changing the mechanism?
Take care with the skin screws. 3 Different lengths :happy2:
 Check and grease the window mech when your in there

 

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Re: Door locks
« Reply #2 on: October 14, 2023, 02:10:17 pm »
3 different length of fixings? Cardboard template it is!

What grease would you use?

Am I right to assume the locks are same as any Mk5 golf?

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Re: Door locks
« Reply #3 on: October 14, 2023, 06:16:42 pm »
any grease that sticks really :signLOL: My front N/S is 3D2 837 015K  a 2007 reg  VW prices will be silly £££ You can get them for £30++  All my locks are replaced with non  branded vw ones They do work and last years :wink: