Problem with Ford Fiesta door lock

SailorSam

The drivers door is obviously the one that gets most use, I had a similar problem when i had an Escort, in the end i could open that with my house front door key. It's just wear and tear, a new lock is needed.

Premier_2

Original Ford keys are made of a brass, a softer material than the lock so the idea being that the key wears as opposed to the lock.

Unfortunately replacement keys (including those supplied by Ford dealers!:eek:) are made of steel and so wear the lock instead.

N9eav

Premier wrote: »

About a tenner, possibly 15, for a new lock kit from Ford. (that's for the ignition - the door & fuel cap ones are about the same)

The labour to build it up might be expensive though - but you you can do it yourself. No instructions provided but you can find them on the web

Edit: You'll need a pair of circlip pliers if you plan to build one up yourself!

Edit 2: Instructions here: http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/doorlockbld.htm

Our Ford dealer tried to convince us we needed a new ignition barrel, 3 keys, re-chipping and fitting £300.

After I went the other way I can see that reading the key cutting code is easy and Remoco built the lock from the code for £14 incl the part. So I did not even have to do that, although now I can see it's not difficult. But unless you know how is all works it seems quite a challenge

Premier_2

N9eav wrote: »

Our Ford dealer tried to convince us we needed a new ignition barrel, 3 keys, re-chipping and fitting £300...

That sounds like the price if you don't have any keys as well. Presumably it would include all the door locks too?

If you have the keys, you build the lock up to match the existing key.
You don't need any re chipping - the immobiliser is separate from the ignition barrel and isn't affected.

Yes it's a bit fiddly, but if you like jigsaw puzzles ...

hewhoisnotintheknow

can you swap it for the passenger side lock?

delambo

martin1973 wrote: »

hi i have put new batteries in my remote locking keys and reprogramed the key but it wont unlock on the remote will say i have the door open warning on when all doors are shut
any ideas
martin

You will need to reprogram the remote. Instructions on how to do so are here.

(sorry being a new user I am not able post links. Replace (dot) for a .)

hewhoisnotintheknow wrote: »

can you swap it for the passenger side lock?

NO!!! The both turn different ways for starters. Really the best option is to have the locks re-built by a reputable garage / locksmith. You should easily get change from £50 all in and will still only have 1 key for the whole car.