Volkswagen Door Lock Fix

Removing, repairing and refitting a broken door lock cylinder on a Volkswagen Polo Mk4 9N. If the key doesn't turn at all or it just keeps rotating without opening the door lock, then one or more of the internal parts of your lock cylinder are probably damaged or broken. This repair process is similar in many other VW, Audi, Skoda and Seat cars from certain years. Check with your car’s manufacturer to be sure. The cam inside the barrel is the part that usually breaks. I carried out the repair with the cylinder in my hands but it would probably be easier clamped in a vice, if you have access to one. You can buy a repair kit online for a few euros/dollars. I would advise keeping your locks lubricated to prevent them from breaking in the first place. Thanks for watching. Please comment, like and subscribe !.

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[edyx]

Top dog. Should be awarded an Olympic medal for doing this with two hands, while filming it. Guys you really need a lots of patience even with 4 hands.

[jakubkobezda]

For anyone watching this, who actually plans on fixing the lock themselves, and thinks that it is fairly easy as seen on the video, dont let it fool you. If you can spare the money, just buy the whole lock. If not, then make sure you have nerves of steel, and DEFINITELY bring another pair of strong hands. It is absolutely impossible to not want to tear your hair out. Anyways, I managed to do this with help after about 3 hours of frustration. MAD props to the author, the video is immaculate, and also huge respect for assembling this thing alone

[JNikonT]

9 Umdreungen Lupo, Golf IV 12 Umdrehungen bei gezogenem Handgriff. Ohne Worte alles perfekt erklärt! Klasse.

[yvosmit]

0:26 today I fixed my polo car lock using your instructions amazing man thank you very much

[frankplacido]

I just spent two hours trying to put the parts together on a practise lock that sprung apart after removing the C clip! Thank you so much for showing how to put it together again - particularly the placement of the spring is not at all obvious!!

[jamescoghlan]

Just fixed my 93n door lock. Not broken, just gummed up and seized. Brilliantly clear and concise instructions and breakdown. Many thanks for taking the time to record, edit and upload. Cheers.

[silvijesavic]

I had 3 parts torn inside the cylinder. Your video helped me solve the problem on my car. THANK YOU

[spotcastr]

The spring set is the hard part. I think 4 hands might be needed.

[robert]

Excellent videos, solved my problem - now subscribed

[romen_tetercops]

Eres el más grande, ,, un día lo quite le di más vueltas y se callo la pieza dentro tube q desarmar toda la puertas q horrible, ,, gracias por las 12 vueltas ❤❤❤ ahora si no me pasa más

[alexadler]

Detailed explanation, everything worked out the first time. Thank you very much!

[DanielSilva-gchf]

Thank you very much. I just replaced the cam on my 12 year old Gol. I've seen how to assemble it, however while i was in the middle of the action i notice i didn't know the proper orientation of the cam and where the spring sits (once loaded), so i end up in your video. Great explanation, production and of course skills.
I would like to add that sometimes the new cam doesnt have de proper diameter. In my case it was around 0.08 mm smaller but it was easy to fix with a Dremel.

[dimitarkonov]

Thanks for the video! It helped me to solve my problem with ease. I've brought a new lock, but it was a bit different and i disassembled it to use spare parts for the original one.
This way I've managed to preserve my original set of keys!
And all thanks to your video!

[HumbertoRinconi]

Good explanation!! Looks very easy I will try :) thank you!

[CarlosNisca]

Buenas tardes, estuve 3 días tratando de armar la cerradura, gracias a tu video lo logré, mil gracias

[matthewwalker]

I have a B6 and this didnt help me, but wow is this an immaculately made video. Bravo

[shanetaylor]

Thank you sir. Just fixed mine and this was crucial. Almost found myself buying the wrong part

[alixe.t]

Un an plus tard. Cette vidéo vient de me changer une facture à 500 € en facture à 11 €. Utilisé pour une Volkswagen Fox, ne me demandez pas l'année, j'ai oublié, l'ancienne pas la récente. Mais en tout cas grand merci. C'est un peu compliqué de remettre le ressort. J'y ai passé presque une heure mais j'ai pu réparer la voiture de ma copine et là je me sens super important😅 merci❤

[stas-]

Probably the best explanation video I have ever seen thanks a lot

[ninahauser]

I fixed my car lock, thank you very much 🎉🎉