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Maybe just the micro-switch... (archive)
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Posted by KeithF on December 05, 2001 at 22:00:48:

In Reply to: Double-locking posted by Matt Evans on December 04, 2001 at 03:29:03:

When I investigated the double lock malfunction, I found the micro-switch pin had come out of its normal position under the tab of the switch. It was riding next to the tab and was not being pushed down=no double lock. I put the pin back in position and all is well. So maybe you want to spend a little time investigating before going to the dealer for the lock or switch as needed.

My drivers side (duh) door lock has stopped double locking this week. Over the course of 2-3 days, it became difficult to turn the key into the double lock position. Now the key wont turn into the double lock position at all. 2 other keys also fail. Key(s) work fine in other locks. Double locking just doesn't work.

I have been double locking the car every single time, since i bought it over a year ago.

Dealer says about 90 to et a new drivers lock cylinder, and about 2.5 hours of labour. Labour mostly involves removing the inside door panel and replacing the lock mechanism.

This sounds like a DIY job. Anyone done a lock replacement before ? And anyone hav ecomments on double locking failures ?

Thanks,
Matt




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