Broken Door Lock - 96 Ibiza GTi

[Rick_Eberle]

Something gave the other day when I unlocked the driver's side door - the key now turns through 180 deg. each way with very little resistance, and won't unlock the car... The aftermarket remote quit a while ago too, so I'm down to locking and unlocking from the passenger side.

Any likely causes?
How do I get the door panel off?
Thanks!

[Golf Loon]

The lock eccentric has broken mate.

I can sell you a new one for $20.

You dont need to take off the doortrim, simply undoo the allen bolt in the end of the door that holds the handle in. Tap the handle briskly forward and pull it out of the door.

You can swop the left and right handles to give you drivers side control as a temp fix.

[Rick_Eberle]

Perfect, I'll give you a call in the next couple of days.
Thanks!

[cdogg]

i used golf mk 3 lock repair kits outta vw not too expensive same deal did not have to take off door trim... unless you drop the broken bit inside door, good luck

[Golf Loon]

i used golf mk 3 lock repair kits outta vw not too expensive same deal did not have to take off door trim... unless you drop the broken bit inside door, good luck

Mk3 rods are longer and you might have to machine a bit off.