Replacing door lock mechanism

[Smooth Smith]

Just had the door seals replaced on my mk1 Tuscan. Everything fine until I was almost home from picking the car up. Then the drivers door started to ping open which is not what I want when travelling on the M6.

It looks as though the locking mechanism is worn & not holding the door now it has new seals. How easy is it to replace for someone who isn't mechanically minded? Are they easy to get hold of new or is it a trip to the salvagers?

I'd take it back to the Indy to get sorted but don't think it's wise to drive with an open door!

TIA

[blueg33]

Some on ebay at the moment

My guess is fiddly to replace if fitting the emergency release cables is anything to go by!

[Smooth Smith]

Thanks I'll have a look. Having removed the trim at the rear it does look rather fiddly. Think I'm going to have a go though.

[blueg33]

I found the best tool to have available was a 10 year old girl - small hands. nrick was also useful

Passenger side seemed tighter access than drivers side on my car. Its also easier with the roof off for different angles of access

[nrick]

There is some adjustment on the door, but you really need a special tool or be very careful not to scratch the paint. Most likely just needs a slight adjustment for the new seals.

Is the solenoid operating? If you put some pressure on the door when stationary does it open?

[nrick]

blueg33 said:

I found the best tool to have available was a 10 year old girl - small hands. nrick was also useful

Passenger side seemed tighter access than drivers side on my car. Its also easier with the roof off for different angles of access

Happy to help

[Smooth Smith]

nrick said:

Is the solenoid operating? If you put some pressure on the door when stationary does it open?

Yes solenoid is working fine. The door started to open when going over bumps but is now opening even when stationary. Lock is from a Transit van apparently.

[Rich912]

Although i've not had this problem i believe it can be caused by the emergency release handle being pulled out slightly, maybe it was knocked when changing the seals, try pushing it all the way back in, or as already suggested it may need lengthening/adjusting to take into account the new seals.

Rich

[blueg33]

nrick said:

Happy to help

It was very useful, thanks