[Vwdiesel] changing A2 door handle key tumblers if you have no key?

[Bryan Belman]

Thanks all, I am all set, locks are working well now, key tumbler did not need to be removed on the other handle that I had no key for.
I figured there was something wrong with my pass. side handle as I could not lock the door, something was not hitting right when I turned the key.
Hear, the thing that hits the door lock mechanism has a left and a right configuration.  I had them swapped, with the left side lock tab on the right side door.  All good now.  waiting for the snow.


 Bryan Belman, Pt. Pleasant, NJ
04 Jetta Wagon TDI PD, 100hp, 5sp -- running :)
92 Jetta 1.6 Eco-Turbo Diesel -- running :}
82 Diesel Westy 1.9NA -- running :)
70 Type 1 stock Beetle -- Not running :( 




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From: James Hansen <jhsg at sasktel.net>
To: Bryan Belman <dieselwesty at yahoo.com>
Sent: Tue, February 9, 2010 2:19:48 PM
Subject: RE: [Vwdiesel] changing A2 door handle key tumblers if you have no key?

Be sure and clean and lube the interior of the door lock mechanism.  That's
where dust and rust make a home, and gum the works up, making the actuator
hard to move, which breaks the handle mechanism.  The door lock mechanism
does come apart if you take it off, and isn't that big a job.  Then you can
wire wheel the stuff inside the lock, and it works smooth again.  This is
particularly on the rear doors where it sits at an angle.
If you want to do without removing, be sure to get the spray lube shot to
the top of the latch, on the side closest to the door- that's where the
slidey thing slides that actuates the door rocking latch.
-james

> -----Original Message-----
> From: vwdiesel-bounces at vwfans.com [mailto:vwdiesel-bounces at vwfans.com]
> On Behalf Of Bryan Belman
> Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 2010 11:14 AM
> To: vwdiesel at vwfans.com
> Subject: Re: [Vwdiesel] changing A2 door handle key tumblers if you
> have no key?
> 
> Cool, this will be easy then.  I have the original working tumblers for
> my car that match the ign. switch tumbler, so I will just swap them
> into these new / used handles and make sure to grease and spray the
> hell out of my door closer things in the door.  I guess they are a bit
> gummed up.  I have lubed them before, but....still they break the
> finger pull handles.
> 
> 
>  Bryan Belman, Pt. Pleasant, NJ
> 04 Jetta Wagon TDI PD, 100hp, 5sp -- running :)
> 92 Jetta 1.6 Eco-Turbo Diesel -- running :}
> 82 Diesel Westy 1.9NA -- running :)
> 70 Type 1 stock Beetle -- Not running :(
> 
> 
> 
> 
> ________________________________
> From: "LBaird119 at aol.com" <LBaird119 at aol.com>
> To: dieselwesty at yahoo.com
> Sent: Tue, February 9, 2010 11:46:53 AM
> Subject: Re: changing A2 door handle key tumblers if you have no key?
> 
>   If you were close I could take a shot at picking it for you!
>   I don't remember for sure if you HAVE to have the key or not.  It's
> at least easier with the key, as the pins don't fall out but I THINK
> the tumbler will push out, you'll just have pins a flyin' when you do.
> You may have to get something thin to help them past any ridge, IF
> there's any ridge.
>    Loren
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