si_leeds Posted August 25, 2010 Report Share Posted August 25, 2010 The lock on my girlfriends polo drivers side door just spins and she has to lock it by the passenger door. Iv had the door card off and it looks as the barrel has been damaged. Does anyone know how much I'm looking to get it fixed / replaced?Also is this a common thing or has someone tried breaking into it?Its a 6n2 sport on a w with central lockingThanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakota Posted August 25, 2010 Report Share Posted August 25, 2010 You`re lucky I spotted this mate as I hardly ever sign in, I have the EXACT same problem. One of my mates had a good luck at the c/l for me last week, he`s almost certain its the 'paddle' thats the problem.It`s really easy to remove the door handle, open the door, just one screw but you will need one of those tapered inserts to remove it, you`ll see what I meanYou can buy either a new paddle off ebay, they come in a set of two for £8 or you can buy a kit which has one paddle and four other parts. I think it`ll be just the paddle thats the problem, I`ve looked at mine and a small piece has sheared off. I bought this yesterday, offer £8http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PAIR-Door-Handle-Repair-Paddles-VW-Polo-8-1997-11-2001-/310211918437?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SMor the kit if you think it may be more than the paddlehttp://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-POLO-DOOR-LOCK-REPAIR-KIT-FRONT-RIGHT-NEW-/250672753483?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SMpm me if you get stuck, I`ve already taken mine apart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakota Posted August 25, 2010 Report Share Posted August 25, 2010 Come to think of it, if you wanna buy the other paddle as I had to buy two you can have it for £4. Let me know mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nufab Posted August 25, 2010 Report Share Posted August 25, 2010 I've just had a very similar problem this afternoon!!I went to lock my Lupo, and the key jammed in the driver's side lock. Luckily I was at home, and had the spare key. I took the barrel out, which is a 30sec job, and soaked it in WD40, but they key still wouldn't come out.Anyway, a quick trip to a local auto locksmith sorted it in under 5 mins for £10. I'd imagine the cost would be similar for the part you need repairing, as he removed it to fix my lock barrel. Plus, if it's done professionally you know it's done right and the car's secure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
si_leeds Posted August 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2010 Sweet thanks guys, I'll have a look for a lock smith as don't wana do it myself because its still under warenty but the garage is a 80 mile round trip an if I can get it done for less than the petrol I might as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
si_leeds Posted September 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2010 struggling to find a local auto locksmith, anyone from around the leeds / wakefield area know what their doing and fancy coming and givin me a hand in return for pizza, unlimited brews and plenty of banter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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