VW GOLF MK5 5 DOOR - Front passenger door lock mechanism part

[yosin88]

Went to the VW dealers today and got a quote for a left RHD 5 door door lock mechanism - 3d2 837 015k. They quoted me £140.00 for part and to fit it in will be another £95.00.

The part is quote expensive from them so im looking around online to find it cheaper.

I have come across this http://www.euroautomotive.co.uk/vw-c-6/vw-golf-mk5-plus-jetta-mk3-touran-seat-passenger-front-door-lock-p-1166

Not sure if this will fit although different part number from 3d2?

thank you!!

[Matto]

I would keep your eye out on ebay. I picked one up for £30. Obviously you do run the risk of it being another duff one. You can also follow the guide I put together and change it yourself.

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,52585.0.html

[heavyd]

I was quoted £130 last week. get it changed while your door still opens, they charged me £527 to get mine changed with the door locked shut

[yosin88]

£130 inc parts and labour?

because £140 is for parts alone for me and £95 for labour taking it to £235 all in.

They did advise me to sort it before it was locked shut though and £537! ouch!

[chowgar]

bought my replacemen off ebay for £40 or so.... struggling to get into the door though...

[yosin88]

Sounds like a right pain to sort out then! I was planning to get it off ebay and do it myself or even brand new. However with around £100 difference and me fiddling around for probably a good day to sort it out in the weather with no guarantee that i will sort it out, i may have to take the bullet and send it in to be fixed at £240 

Called  up a few chaps who says to be VW specialist they quoting me around £200 inc vat with OEM brand new parts...for the sake of £40 i might just go to the dealers

[jason_rmh]

I got mine off ebay and followed matto's guide. Its not difficult and didnt take long at all.

Jas

[yosin88]

How long did it take roughly?

Also since it is a common problem,isnt it tad risky buying from ebay and just hoping for a good apple.

[Matto]

How long did it take roughly?

Also since it is a common problem,isnt it tad risky buying from ebay and just hoping for a good apple.

First time round I'd give yourself a few hours so you can take your time. Can do one in around an hour once you've done it once or twice.