Koll,
The problem with your cylinder is most likely one of
the 'tumblers', not the key... otherwise the other
side would give the same symptoms.
Unfortunately the cylinder isn't bolted together...
it's plastic. So it comes apart, but only in a
destructive, never to be dependably reassembled,
manner. You can try lubricating it to free up the
tumbler, but that's about all you can do.
Unfortunately the cylinders are side specific. The
main cylinder assembly is the same side to side, but
the arm attached to the end, which actually moves the
lock mechanism, is different side to side. They even
make one gray and the other one white so you can tell
the difference.
If you can't get the tumbler to free up with
lubrication, you'll need to replace the cylinder. New
ignition switches are still available with matching
door lock cylinders... and then there is always used
sets (with or with the ignition switch).
Hope that helps !
Rob @ Javel, Inc. (formerly Garage Courtier) Dallas
- N9TE <Fujitsu@turbo505.com> wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> Sticky door lock cylinder on my 87S. (VIN 417362)
>
> Symptoms: Won't turn. Stuck. Turns 1mm and stops.
> Sometimes it can be
> muscled. Other times it works perfectly.
> Repeatability: In summertime 30% of the time,
> wintertime 70%.
> My suspicion: sticky pin or something.
> Key: Stainless. Bought on eBay from that guy in
> Australia. Exact symptoms
> on older key (one generation back)
>
> Took the lock cylinder out and took it to a
> locksmith. He said it's a
> "non-serviceable" part.
>
> 1. Is he full of crap?
>
> 1a. If YES. Can it be disassembled and cleaned up?
> Any recommendations on
> someone you KNOW does this?
>
> 1b. If NO. Can I swap the right and left locks?
> There are no wires or
> switches that connect to the lock. The power locks
> seem to be actuated at
> the driver's actuator level. I nearly never use the
> key to go into the
> passenger's side. If I could swap them, I would be
> good to go.
>
> Thanks,
>
> K o l l
> 87 S 5 sp
>
>
>
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