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  1. 4th August 2009, 11:41 AM #1
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    I love my Disco but she's locking me in !

    Hi,

    Any idea's please. 94 Tdi 200. Got an alarm and central locking fitted. Lately when opening the doors the drivers side door starts to open, then sticks.

    I can pull it shut tight again however it won't let me in or out unless I either lock then unlock it again or pull up on the locking indicator stalk in the door. Then seems to work ok until next time. Is this the dreaded worn springs issue I have read about on here ?


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  2. 5th August 2009, 12:03 PM #2
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    I think it may be the dreaded tiny spring in the locking mechanism thats broken... theres plenty of threads on this here. I changed mine about a month ago.
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  3. 5th August 2009, 12:17 PM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by stooge View Post
    I think it may be the dreaded tiny spring in the locking mechanism thats broken... theres plenty of threads on this here. I changed mine about a month ago.
    I thought it might be, thanks.
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  4. 8th August 2009, 07:32 PM #4
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    DAMN, and I thought I couldn't get out becuse my Disco was getting as obsessed with me as I am with her.
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    Smile door locks

    I jumped on to ebay and bought some replacement springs, I've replaced two so far, the tailgate is an absolute dog to replace but the right hand rear door was easy

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gazz View Post
    I jumped on to ebay and bought some replacement springs, I've replaced two so far, the tailgate is an absolute dog to replace but the right hand rear door was easy

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    Excellent, that's great to hear Gazz as I have the springs on order. Only 2 gone so I'll just replace those and keep the rest for when needed.
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  7. 16th August 2009, 11:17 AM #7
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    looks like i'll be following suit as well. Drivers door is a royal PITA and getting worse!
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    I also should say that when I replaced my springs on both front doors, I cleaned the lock itself with turps.. but didnt re-lube them. They started sticking and wouldnt lock properly, so I bought some CRC heavy duty lube and now its working like a charm. So make sure you re-lube the mechanism, else you may end up having to pull the door trims off again.
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