Worn door lock
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Racer
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From: Okehampton Devon
Worn door lock
The driver's door lock on my '93 seems worn, as is the key, and sometimes makes the car difficult to unlock, needing a lot of key wiggling, and handle lifting before I'm able to turn the key. I don't have a remote (it didn't come with one, suspect the PO didn't have it either). I'm in the UK, so a bit vague about what was original. So (1) Is it possible/affordable to buy a remote and link it to the car? (2) Can I still buy a new lock and key? This seems like the cheaper option.
Thanks.
Thanks.
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The driver's door lock on my '93 seems worn, as is the key, and sometimes makes the car difficult to unlock, needing a lot of key wiggling, and handle lifting before I'm able to turn the key. I don't have a remote (it didn't come with one, suspect the PO didn't have it either). I'm in the UK, so a bit vague about what was original. So (1) Is it possible/affordable to buy a remote and link it to the car? (2) Can I still buy a new lock and key? This seems like the cheaper option.
Thanks.
Thanks.
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From: Clifton Park, NY ............Clearwater, FL ... 85 Original Owner
The driver's door lock on my '93 seems worn, as is the key, and sometimes makes the car difficult to unlock, needing a lot of key wiggling, and handle lifting before I'm able to turn the key. I don't have a remote (it didn't come with one, suspect the PO didn't have it either). I'm in the UK, so a bit vague about what was original. So (1) Is it possible/affordable to buy a remote and link it to the car? (2) Can I still buy a new lock and key? This seems like the cheaper option.
Thanks.
Thanks.
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Racer
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From: Okehampton Devon
Racer
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From: Panama City Beach Florida
Locks and Keys
Previous suggestions are better, but yes you can buy a key Fob on Ebay for $129 (US) and program it to your car. Actually, the other ideas are better as the Fobs are a pain sometimes!
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From: Okehampton Devon
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