AU door lock fell apart ???

[Falcon SXR8]

Hi I have an au series 1 fairmont and the door lock has fallen apart inside has anyone else had this happen ?? the barrel is still there and looks like normall from outside but you put the key in and there is nothing but air ?? Pulled the door trim off and the guts of it are in the bottom of the door.

[frd906]

looks like your up for a new actuator, either new or from the wreckers, make sure it comes out of a working car before u buy it

[GS608]

matt its not the actuator, it sounds like the actual key lock in the drivers door, try not to give out false info

[frd906]

ahh woops, i actually had the same problem, with my barrel, i just got it replaced, i had to call racq out to pry open the door so the could unlock it with there speacial tool,

sort of like a baloon they use, put it between the door and the pillar, as he pumped it up it pried the door out far enough to open the door,

[frd906]

Originally Posted by XR-CHIEF

matt its not the actuator, it sounds like the actual key lock in the drivers door, try not to give out false info

Didnt read all of it and misunderstood untill i re read it

[Ride]

Originally Posted by Falcon SXR8

Hi I have an au series 1 fairmont and the door lock has fallen apart inside has anyone else had this happen ?? the barrel is still there and looks like normall from outside but you put the key in and there is nothing but air ?? Pulled the door trim off and the guts of it are in the bottom of the door.

Consider it to be a blessing in disguise, by not having that barrel there it's a benefit for security. I'd leave it as it is and use the remote to enter and exit.

[GS608]

until your remote breaks or dies and you need to get in the car lol.

[Ride]

Originally Posted by XR-CHIEF

until your remote breaks or dies and you need to get in the car lol.

I replace the batteries in my remotes every 6 months and always keep a spare in the wallet. It's a small price to pay to keep the car a bit more secure and the alarm is going to do SFA - take it from someone who's experienced it.

[JMO]

Originally Posted by Ride

I replace the batteries in my remotes every 6 months and always keep a spare in the wallet. It's a small price to pay to keep the car a bit more secure and the alarm is going to do SFA - take it from someone who's experienced it.

Unless the car forgets the remote code. Happened to me one night for absolutely no reason. If the lock was missing it would have been a lot more hassle.

[Jastel]

Happened on the taxis, I just put another barrel in
Only problem was 2 keys needed, one for door, one for starting
Took a bit of explaining to the drivers....

That car only had 1 remote, which I kept safe, so the drivers always used a key to open it, probably wore it out.