Defender Door Lock

[VladTepes]

1994/5 Tdi Defenmder 130.

Pax door lock isn;t working. The key will turn in the lock but looking at the back of the lock (inside the door) there si no movement - the mechanism is broken in some way.

What would I need to do to address this?

Is a new barrel required? Ifr so is that a separate item from the door handle mechanism? part number?

How is the barrel removed from / refitted to the handle (if it can be).

Obviously I would need to get a locksmith to key any new barrel alike to my existing drivers door and fuel cap...

[Ivan]

Vlad

The lock part (barrel) is seperate from the door handle. It is held in by a small phillips screw on the back. You can just order a new lock and keys. But, first I would check that all the linkage is correct as that's usually what causes the problem.

HTH

Ivan

[Vin Rouge]

There's a small spring inside the lock which can break after a while. I'd suspect that if there's no feeling when you move the key. You can get spare springs on eBay for a few dollars. From memory you have to drill out the rivets in the old lock and re-rivet. I did it on my rear door. It's fiddly but not difficult.

[VladTepes]

Vin Rouge - Yes the key turns but no resistance so maybe its the spring thing? It would be very helpful if you could provide a link as I have no idea exactly what to search for.


Ivan - presumably I could just get one new barrel and have a locksmith key it alike to my existing keys?

[Vin Rouge]

Try this link. They're mostly for Discovery doors so suggest you drop a note to the vendor.
Land Rover Defender Safari Door Lock Repair Spring Kit | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/sis.html?_itemId=140565025754&_nkw=Land%20Rover%20Defender%20Safari%20Door%20Loc k%20Repair%20Spring%20Kit)

Alternatively, there''s an outfit called Wapsipurt (no idea why) and they sell all sorts of odd things for Land Rovers. They might be able to help.
wapsipurtlandrover - Leading Specialist in Online Sales of Land Rover Parts and Accessories Worldwide (http://www.wapsipurtlandrover.co.uk/)

BTW, lock barrels are usually to be found on eBay.

Good luck

Mike