Can't open driver's door from outside...

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My MOT guy couldn't figure out how to unlock the door, and he failed the MOT because he wasn't able to access the seatbelt mounts :roll:
 
Mine was ok unless you tried to open the door when it was locked by pulling the trigger mech. After this it wouldn't unlock from the outside at all and had to be opened from the inside by using another door!
It was just a tiny spring inside the lock mech, the spring in both cab doors had gone. Very satisfying when I fixed these. :mrgreen:
 
mike202 said:
Mine was ok unless you tried to open the door when it was locked by pulling the trigger mech. After this it wouldn't unlock from the outside at all and had to be opened from the inside by using another door!
It was just a tiny spring inside the lock mech, the spring in both cab doors had gone. Very satisfying when I fixed these. :mrgreen:
I've got the same issue, good to know it's a simple fix.

Edit: Is there a good source for these springs?
Edit2: I found some at Schofields https://www.alanhschofield.com/ourparts/prod_3704645-Front-Door-Handle-Return-Spring-6063-211837215.html but these are for 60-63. Anyone know if they will fit?
 
mike202 said:
Mine was ok unless you tried to open the door when it was locked by pulling the trigger mech. After this it wouldn't unlock from the outside at all and had to be opened from the inside by using another door!
It was just a tiny spring inside the lock mech, the spring in both cab doors had gone. Very satisfying when I fixed these. :mrgreen:
I have these springs on my list to do list, I actually found them in the garage the other day when looking for something else.

Remind me, does the door card need to come off to remove the mechanism... I can’t remember, it was a quite some time ago when I reassembled the locks.


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Coda said:
mike202 said:
Mine was ok unless you tried to open the door when it was locked by pulling the trigger mech. After this it wouldn't unlock from the outside at all and had to be opened from the inside by using another door!
It was just a tiny spring inside the lock mech, the spring in both cab doors had gone. Very satisfying when I fixed these. :mrgreen:
I've got the same issue, good to know it's a simple fix.

Edit: Is there a good source for these springs?
Edit2: I found some at Schofields https://www.alanhschofield.com/ourparts/prod_3704645-Front-Door-Handle-Return-Spring-6063-211837215.html but these are for 60-63. Anyone know if they will fit?

Those don’t look right these ones from C&C look like the ones I used.

https://www.customandcommercial.com/vw-baywindow/baywindow_door_tailgate_engine_lid--and--pick_up_parts/baywindow_cab_door--and--mirror_parts/german_quality_replacement_cab_door_lock_mechanism_spring_bus_68-79_22447/?source=Google%2BShopping&gclid=Cj0KCQiA1pyCBhCtARIsAHaY_5c4zqVjAyR-glI_gbJUvdh-vy3YxoXPfeUfqVbPj41hb2c1IzU-oJ8aAlnFEALw_wcB





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matty74 said:
mike202 said:
Mine was ok unless you tried to open the door when it was locked by pulling the trigger mech. After this it wouldn't unlock from the outside at all and had to be opened from the inside by using another door!
It was just a tiny spring inside the lock mech, the spring in both cab doors had gone. Very satisfying when I fixed these. :mrgreen:
I have these springs on my list to do list, I actually found them in the garage the other day when looking for something else.

Remind me, does the door card need to come off to remove the mechanism... I can’t remember, it was a quite some time ago when I reassembled the locks.


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Yes door card off, if you have a look on my thread 20/06/2013 it shows some useful info. [emoji1690]


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date should be 21/06/2014 I don't seem to be able to edit the original post
Hello, I have this problem, I have got the springs but cannot fathom where they fit on the latch and can’t seem to open your 2014 post to see, can you help?
 

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