I have a Haynes Guide and this, along with the instructions that came with the spring helped me to get there in the end. What the job did, more than anything else, was reinforce in me the belief that when manufacturers put their products together (at the design stage) they give scant regard...

Spring arrived, is fitted and everything works fine again. Thanks for the help everyone.

Many thanks. Springs ordered. Will report back on progress.

Thanks for that. Is the actuator also known as the servo? I've tried replacing the servo and that makes no difference.

Hi How stupid do I feel? Just done a search and found lots of similar posts. Will plough through them and see if I find something there. If not, I'll request ideas again. Sorry guys.

Hi... I'm a newbie around here but have owned this vehicle ('95 ES Tdi Auto) for ten years. She's 12 years old and various bits are starting to 'creak' a little. Wondered if anyone might be able to help me. When I lock or unlock the car with the key, everything locks or unlocks just fine...