Koll,
I took a closer look at a pair of door lock cylinders.
You may be able to swap the cylinders from side to
side, inverting them (which means you will also have
to alter the opening in the door to slightly to
accomodate it), but I wouldn't recommend it.
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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