Auto repair need - door lock not working

[paul406]

I have a Honda City that has a a failed door lock on the driver's side.
It no longer accepts the key. lubricants not helping, definitely time for repair.

Any recommendations on a mechanic in Hua Hin?

Or if there are threads to this topic already covered, links are appreciated too.

Thanks to you all
Paul

[chelsea]

I have a Honda City that has a a failed door lock on the driver's side.
It no longer accepts the key. lubricants not helping, definitely time for repair.

Any recommendations on a mechanic in Hua Hin?

Or if there are threads to this topic already covered, links are appreciated too.

Thanks to you all
Paul

Paul
If you have some mechanical knowledge, try getting hold of some Graphite Powder dry lubricant, that is what a lot of people use on door locks rather than liquid WD40 stuff.

If that does not work, 1st check the price of a new lock with your dealer.

2nd option is to swop over your existing lock and put the passenger on the drivers side and the other on the passenger. All you would have to do is manually lock the passenger door.
When swopping the locks over you may have to change the lever that connects to the lock rods that is used in the operation of the lock. Is normally held on with a circlip, if you cannot get the lever off, you will just have to buy a new lock.

Other option is to take the lock out and take to a locksmith and see if they can fix it for you.

Hope that helps.

[Nereus]

Go and see K. Pichai:

L Service Garage & Used Car
English speeking mechanic long experience with spareparts, fair price also good condition used cars for sale oppositte Palace Soi 42 Tel: 086-3399491, 032-511790.

http://hhbd.net/hua-hin-shops-services.htm

Opposite the Palace going North, just before the traffic lights on the left.

[icebear]

recommend a small repair shop, soi 50 on the left hand side. Very nice couple and fair pricing.

[usual suspect]

Have used a 'garage' on Pala-U Rd..after Casa-Mia Italian R/rant..keep going..its the last shop-house building on the right as you start to climb outa town..no English spoken..but in this case your actions will win thru'
I reckon...they've always been straight with me there.

[paul406]

Thank you all for the leads

Quick responses and good range of possibilities.
I really appreciate this forum and different experiences/information you all offer.