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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: marsbars on 02 September 2004, 17:43

Title: getting a locked door off ?????
Post by: marsbars on 02 September 2004, 17:43

K just bought a mk2 golf fer a steal at the auctions. Only prob is the passenger door is permanently locked and dinted to buggery.

I gorra door easy enough to replace it, but any thoughts on getting the old one off....... without damaging the trim, cos i need it to put on the new door.

Title: Re: getting a locked door off ?????
Post by: AdamB on 02 September 2004, 17:51

If you dont need the door anymore, then just hack through the door around the outer handle and disable the lock

Title: Re: getting a locked door off ?????
Post by: marsbars on 02 September 2004, 17:54

yeah ? thought there might be an easier way

ah well guess its big hammer time  ;D

could always pretend its the ex wifes face lol

Title: Re: getting a locked door off ?????
Post by: marsbars on 02 September 2004, 18:00

eeeeeeh just thought .........

is it easy to connect up the central locking ???

Title: Re: getting a locked door off ?????
Post by: richandhazel on 02 September 2004, 19:04

Depends what is preventing the central locking from working.
Never tried it before with the door closed, but just how far can you get with removing the trim............is it not possible to pull it back enough to get at the mechanism?

Bit drastic having to get a tin opener to the door skin

*I have visions of SH11PS door skin damage horrifyingly ingrained in my brain :o*

Title: Re: getting a locked door off ?????
Post by: Overseer on 02 September 2004, 19:15

^ i'd second the getting in through the door trim route.. even if u do tear that.. its cheaper than a new door :)

Title: Re: getting a locked door off ?????
Post by: Gambit on 03 September 2004, 09:15

i dont understand how it can be permanently locked?

surely you should be able to unlock it from the inside

are you sure its just not jammed shut? hold the inner handle open and hit it a good boot

Title: Re: getting a locked door off ?????
Post by: Blue MK2 on 03 September 2004, 16:52

cut the f**kker out.....its more fun that way ;D

Title: Re: getting a locked door off ?????
Post by: marsbars on 05 September 2004, 14:39

Well tis done  :) managed to lever the trim and get into the lock. sooooo new door on and old trim saved and fitted. Looks grand. Thanks fer the advice peeps. Right next job ....