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Offline mk3valver

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Has anyone changed door locks and ignition?
« on: 11 October 2010, 18:24 »
Has anyone here ever done this? Is a diy jobbie or best left to a mechanic? Cheers

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Re: Has anyone changed door locks and ignition?
« Reply #1 on: 11 October 2010, 21:01 »
Easy enough to sort, door locks are easy as you replace the complete handles, ign switch I replaced the complete inner column on mine took around 3 hours all in with tea breaks.

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Re: Has anyone changed door locks and ignition?
« Reply #2 on: 11 October 2010, 21:06 »
if you need any help let me know i am in marple, adi.

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Re: Has anyone changed door locks and ignition?
« Reply #3 on: 11 October 2010, 21:11 »
Adi have you done yours mate? I've just watched a video on youtube on how to do the door handles but the ignition barrell sounds a bit more difficult and I'm not the most mechanical person in the world so help would be much appriciated! Also do I need to recode the new key? Cheers

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Re: Has anyone changed door locks and ignition?
« Reply #4 on: 11 October 2010, 21:11 »
Oh and what about boot lock?

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Re: Has anyone changed door locks and ignition?
« Reply #5 on: 11 October 2010, 21:14 »
Oh and what about boot lock?

Easy, remove the inner panel and the handle / lock assembly is bolted in with 2 bolts.

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Re: Has anyone changed door locks and ignition?
« Reply #6 on: 11 October 2010, 21:28 »
So it comes out as one piece and goes back in as one?

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Re: Has anyone changed door locks and ignition?
« Reply #7 on: 11 October 2010, 21:29 »
So it comes out as one piece and goes back in as one?

Yep, easy to change.

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Re: Has anyone changed door locks and ignition?
« Reply #8 on: 11 October 2010, 21:31 »
Right, cheers! Anyone got a full set with 2 keys for sale?

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Re: Has anyone changed door locks and ignition?
« Reply #9 on: 11 October 2010, 21:33 »
whats wrong with your locks?