faulty lock mechanism

[atecautos]

door will only stay shut after many attempts, starting to become a real problem, tried adjusting striker, would I have to replace the mechanism or is there a quick fix ? thanks

[dangerous dave]

most problems start with a dropped door, then a smashed in peg in the door shut.. i've taken the drivers catches out of 2 of my 5's, one was shaggered and the other needed some jiggery pokery to make it line up again.. a bloody good clean and regrease helped...

[atecautos]

thanks for info, looks like I will be needing a new mechanism.
any ideas on price for one? probably ring reno dealers up when I get time. still having fun going through passenger side, in and over. joys of ownership :)

[Shane P]

You could try WD40 ing it, let it soak in for a little while and then attempt to open and close the door a couple times. I

If the door has dropped then open it slightly, grab hold of the bottom edge of it and bend the whole door upwards a little :)

[Kempy]

thanks for info, looks like I will be needing a new mechanism.
any ideas on price for one? probably ring reno dealers up when I get time. still having fun going through passenger side, in and over. joys of ownership :)

Ive got the same problem, and passenger entry is a nightmare. :D i cleaned mine up, and it was ok for a day or so. got a spare to put on at the weekend.

Id say your better off getting one from ebay or on here as second hand. If they do a new one it will be expensive.

[atecautos]

thanks 4 info

[Hoolio]

I think I spotted a locking mech on ebay yesterday.

[Hoolio]

I think I spotted a locking mech on ebay yesterday.

Actually it was here:ashamed:


http://rtoc.org/boards/showthread.php?t=11871

[TNT Tricky Nicky]

I asked for a price from Renault a few years back and they were £60 each +vat, never got round to doing anything about it, passenger side is now sticking so have to go through the boot now:ashamed:

[atecautos]

thanks guys
I am tempted to buy a new one at that price