Drivers Side Lock Barrel Swap

[Wheezy]

Hey all,

Just wondering if anyone knows if it's possible and easy enough to swap the lock barrel on the drivers side door with the passenger side?

Didn't manage to find a tutorial but would greatly appreciate if someone has one they could link!

[Thomasmk3]

From memory you can, but what is the issue with it, most of the time it’s just a sticky gate


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[Wheezy]

From memory you can, but what is the issue with it, most of the time it’s just a sticky gate


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I'm not quite sure, haven't had a chance to look at it yet!

The central locking still works fine but the barrel seems to do nothing

[stefcio007]

There’s a little hook at the end that the barrel connects to the locking mechanism with. Usually this snaps off over time. VW revised the design to be stronger but it means the newer stuff available won’t fit into the hook as it’s too thick. I simply filed it down until I could hook it on. You can buy new sets pretty cheap and then just take out that part and swap it.

[The_Hawk]

To quote myself from way back:

The little hook part can simply be replaced. The SEAT lock hook is the best option since it's a stronger piece. Easy as to do yourself.

What happens is the hook on the other end of the spade looking bit snaps dropping the spring and the spade into the bottom of the door. The kit is handy since you don't have to dig out the spring

So you probaby just need something like this (just being the first link I hit on eBay):
for SEAT Ibiza door lock repair kit | eBay

Interestingly, same item for the golf version too
VW GOLF JETTA MK3 DOOR LOCK REPAIR KIT LEFT PASSENGER SIDE | eBay