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(Message started by: Albion on Mar 28^th, 2010, 3:45pm)

Title: Tailgate lock
Post by Albion on Mar 28^th, 2010, 3:45pm

I've tried to get the lock on my R reg 2.3 estate working today after soaking it in oil overnight..... Using more muscle than brain power, i've broken it in half :(
My question is this,... If i get one from a scrap yard, will i be able to use it without the key for it?
I'm assuming the central locking will keep the tailgate locked & i obviously wouldn't be able to open or lock the car with it.
Hopefully with this other lock, when i unlock the car i'll just need to push the button in to open the tailgate.
Any pointers?

BiLL

Title: Re: Tailgate lock
Post by scorpio_man on Mar 28^th, 2010, 4:01pm

hi there

you can change the lock, but you'll not be able to unlock it with the key, if the car is locked.

other than that, it isn't an issue like that.

hth

Title: Re: Tailgate lock
Post by Albion on Mar 28^th, 2010, 4:11pm

That's what i thought....

Cheers for that. :)

Title: Re: Tailgate lock
Post by Albion on Mar 28^th, 2010, 11:48pm

Another question(s).....

Am i limited to a lock from another estate, or would one from a saloon be ok?
What about a Scorpio, Granada, or other derivative or make of car?

Just so i have options.

Title: Re: Tailgate lock
Post by Albion on Mar 30^th, 2010, 1:45pm

Done it.....
Used the old broken lock.
It's amazing what ya can do with a bit of old dowling, nail, pliers, knife etc. ;)
All those years watching Blue Peter finally paid off.
ROFLMFAO!!!!

Title: Re: Tailgate lock
Post by lesterlad on Mar 30^th, 2010, 5:45pm

on 03/30/10 at 13:45:53, Albion wrote:

Done it.....
Used the old broken lock.
It's amazing what ya can do with a bit of old dowling, nail, pliers, knife etc. ;)
All those years watching Blue Peter finally paid off.
ROFLMFAO!!!!

Well done.
I to have unusual bits n bobs in me toolbox.
ya never know when a nail or two will come in handy.
;)

Title: Re: Tailgate lock
Post by gozz on Mar 30^th, 2010, 10:22pm

on 03/30/10 at 17:45:38, lesterlad wrote:

.
ya never know when a nail or two will come in handy.
;)

Particularly in the case of the Emporium van :o
GOZZ.