Bilky Posted October 19, 2005 Posted October 19, 2005 I have the problem where there is no resistance in the lock when the key is turned, and you cant lock/unlock the door - does anyone know of a way to fix the plastic arm thats broken in a DIY fashion? Any help or ideas welcome! Thanks. Quote
hellraiser Posted October 19, 2005 Posted October 19, 2005 i had exactly the same problem try and get one off of one of the traders on here. but they might not split the handle.the bit that is broken is a see through yellow plastic arm connected to the back of the barrel. they get brittle over time and snap at the barrel end. if you know someone that works in a machine shop they could probably knock you one up pretty easy or trusty superglue if you have all the bits for a temp fix hth gaz Quote
vance5868 Posted October 19, 2005 Posted October 19, 2005 If you can find an old nissan Micra take the lock off one and hey presto they only need a bit of a file to make em fit . cost .... nil Quote
hellraiser Posted October 19, 2005 Posted October 19, 2005 If you can find an old nissan Micra take the lock off one and hey presto they only need a bit of a file to make em fit . cost .... nil nice one mate good idea :bow: Quote
Mark W Posted October 19, 2005 Posted October 19, 2005 Or there's my way, with a few bonus suggestions along the way :) http://www.300zx.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=54222 Quote
Bilky Posted October 19, 2005 Author Posted October 19, 2005 Cheers lads - great info! All I have to do now is get the door trim off! Quote
Bilky Posted October 20, 2005 Author Posted October 20, 2005 Yep - its exactly as described - the plastic arm off the barrel. Tried a superglue fix but no luck - will have to see what I can come up with! Quote
Guest ShaneV78 Posted November 2, 2005 Posted November 2, 2005 First post BTW (Been hiding in the shadows since getting a TT about 2 Months back) I have just encountered the same problem as described. Since I was planning to fit an alarm/immobilizer with central locking, I figured this was as good a time as any. Problem solved and as a bonus if someone tries to force the locks to get in, they aren't going to get very far! If the batteries do go flat in the remote I can always use the (somewhat less dignified) entry path through the trunk :o) Food for thought me thinks.... Quote
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