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Old Feb 6, 2021 | 11:09 AM
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Started last week on my C5. Fob will unlock and lock the driver's door. Using the key, nothing happens. Does anybody have pictures of the lock cylinder linkage?
Take it door panel will have to come off, like to see what parts I need for this repair.

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Old Feb 6, 2021 | 11:35 AM
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Started last week on my C5. Fob will unlock and lock the driver's door. Using the key, nothing happens. Does anybody have pictures of the lock cylinder linkage?
Take it door panel will have to come off, like to see what parts I need for this repair.
Have the window rolled up. Take off the door panel and put your hand in the door and stick it back in. Takes maybe 5 to 10 minutes
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Have the window rolled up. Take off the door panel and put your hand in the door and stick it back in. Takes maybe 5 to 10 minutes
Do any clips or screws have to be replaced?
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Originally Posted by Revel4X4
Do any clips or screws have to be replaced?
When I did mine, I didnt have to replace anything. It just popped in and that was it
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Originally Posted by Revel4X4
Started last week on my C5. Fob will unlock and lock the driver's door. Using the key, nothing happens. Does anybody have pictures of the lock cylinder linkage?
Take it door panel will have to come off, like to see what parts I need for this repair.
"Nothing happens"??
Is your lock cylinder frozen up from non use?
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"Nothing happens"??
Is your lock cylinder frozen up from non use?
The key turns in the lock cylinder fails to unlock or lock doors.
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Old Feb 9, 2021 | 01:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Revel4X4
The key turns in the lock cylinder fails to unlock or lock doors.
Sounds like one, or more of the tumblers aren't working, or the linkage is broken or fell off. Does the door have a rattle inside? When you use the FOB to unlock/lock, does the flipper on the door move back and forth?
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