Ford Fiesta LX 1.2 (2000) - Ford Fiesta Door lock seized - cocoots100

A few months ago the drivers door lock was playing up, kept cycling through trying to lock. Sprayed some GT85 and worked fine. Over the coming weeks, the lock has gradually got stiffer (to unlock) until it finally seized up. It locks fine, just cannot unlock. The central locking works fine from the passengers side (locks and unlocks).

Also the drivers door can be locked and unlocked fine from the inside using the door handle.

Any help much appreciated.

Edited by cocoots100 on 17/01/2013 at 09:56

Ford Fiesta LX 1.2 (2000) - Ford Fiesta Door lock seized - Cyd

Wash out the lock with WD40 or similar. GT85 is good for this function but is not suitable as a long term additive in locks.

see here:

http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=5690