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Door parts
Door handle
Tailgate lock
Door trim
Tailgate
Central locking system
Door seal
Door lock barrel
Window seal
Locking knob
Interior locks
Replace a Spare part Door lock – a defective one or if the limit of use has been already reached. Find out useful information about Door lock
Malfunctions of door lock
breakage of microswitch
incorrect work of the lever mechanism
breakage of stop catch
mechanical damage to the lock cylinder
freezing or seizure of the lock
corrosion
Signs for Door lock mechanism malfunctions
the interior light does not turn on when the door is opening
corresponding indicator (open/closed door), which shows door position, does not illuminate on dashboard
door cannot be opened by manipulating the handle
door is not fixed in closed position
key enters the lock tightly
Causes of door lock malfunctions
key is broken inside a lock
natural wear of lock elements
force impact
impact of humidity and low temperatures
usage of incorrect lubricant in terms of temperature
usage of bad-quality key duplicate
mounting of low-quality part
Diagnostics
Locking construction is complex enough, thus you can do only partial diagnostics on your own. Pay attention to the following working characteristics:
you should be able to easily open and close the door
amount of key rounds should be the same at opening and closing
door should be closed tight enough without too much effort
handle must come back to its initial position
key must get inside the lock and turn over easily and smoothly
For more deep diagnostics it is necessary to take interior protection elements off. Contact a service station, where experts will do a check-up of all lock components.
Repair and replacement of Door lock mechanism
It is impossible to repair and replace the component on your own with high quality. Thus, we recommend to use help of experts for saving your time and money for a second repair.
For prolonging working lifecycle of the Door lock mechanism, follow service rules and regularly apply consistency lubricant for the lock. If the car is long time outside during winter season, use the lubricant with defrosting features. Besides, for door opening use only an original key or its copy of high quality by exerting optimal force.
If you follow all service rules, than the lock can work as long as the car.
