neilly

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So I went to check my drivers door to make sure it was OK if I ever needed to enter the EKA code. When bought the car the lock was seized and required a bit of penetrating oil to loosen up.

Normally it turns relatively easily, but I found it was a bit stiff. Then to my joy it went and moved easily....Too easily...:(.

On disassembly, I found what can be seen in the picture showing the old pin...notice a bit of a problem??:oops:
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The pin is visible here as part of the assembly CXB103030.
http://www.brit-car.co.uk/product.php/111510/2457/exterior_door_handle_lhf_lhd_dis11

On investigation it appears to be quite a common occurrence, the pins are made of monkey metal so not going to weld back together. Plus it is not available as a separate part. So while searching for a new / 2nd hand door handle and having a mooch around the garage i came across a nail, although not quite long enough it gave me an idea.

Off to wickes ( other hardware suppliers are available) I purchased some 6mm x 150mm nails.

A little play with drill / files and little elbow grease and I made my own, although not pretty ( and frankly I do not care as it is inside the door ,if visible I would make a replacement with a bit more care and attention.)
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So if it ever happens to you, it might be of help.

Have given it a good test and it works, so cannot complain.

Cheers
 
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Exactly the same happened to me too! I've been looking at expensive whole lock replacements; I'll give this a try. Many thanks.
 
@neilly
How many nails did you buy down at Wickes?
'Cos I don't think you bought enough, it looks like you might have "a nice little earner" going here.
:D
 
@neilly
How many nails did you buy down at Wickes?
'Cos I don't think you bought enough, it looks like you might have "a nice little earner" going here.
:D

Hey Brian47,

Trust me it did cross my mind,:p, get myself a little production line going........the cross on the end and getting it in line with the roll pin hole is the biggest PITA of doing it.

Cheers
 
So, I eventually found someone who manufactures them... in Bahrain! $25USD on eBay, arrived by post in 2 days, less than 1 hour to fit. Job done.
@neilly you need to start a business.

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OK - I know this is a REALLY old thread, but....@Neilly - Silly question time. I'm in work, so can't go and try this out myself.... and I need to remove my drivers door exterior handle to get the lock repinned.
Is it just a case of undoing the single Torx screw, pushing the handle toward the front of the car, unclipping the little squiggly thing that hold the rod on the actuator, then pulling the handle away from the car?
Does this pin literally just sit in contact with the actuator?
 

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