Ford Galaxy 53 Plate Driver Door Lock Problem

[Lewis skeggs]

Hello, new to the group, I own a ford galaxy 53 plate which is not locking by the remote buttons or the key, all doors can be locked/unlocked via the boot but when I try to lock the car via drivers door with the key nothing happens, it doesn't feel like there's any tension in the barrel, also I've tried recoding the key to the car but when I try to turn the key 3 times in the lock to activate the sensor on the door there's no pressure on turning if that makes sense, has anyone else had this problem, Many thanks

[gregers]

welcome to the forum,have a look through the faqs in the technical section of the forum,there should be info etc,sounds like the paddle has gone on the lock itself.

[BrianH]

welcome to the forum,have a look through the faqs in the technical section of the forum,there should be info etc,sounds like the paddle has gone on the lock itself.

Would agree with the above, probably wants one of these kits fitting

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DOOR-LOCK-REPAIR-KIT-FRONT-LEFT-RIGHT-FOR-FORD-GALAXY-SEAT-ALHAMBRA-VW-SHARAN/322430361103?fits=Model%3AGalaxy&epid=1158342365&hash=item4b1258de0f:g:ZFUAAOSwN2VZV7XL

 

The paddle is a crap VW design - I've replaced 4 of them on cars for people I know. its usually the cold weather that seems to cause them to fail. You might be able to use the passenger lock if you have one to get it to allow you to program the key, not sure?

 

The handles on both doors with locks are actually the same, so you can swap them over to get round it, though its a bit of a faff to do so. Alternatively remove the drivers door handle and use a flat screwdriver in the bit the paddle should go into to operate the lock to program the key. Though if your in there that far you might as well replace the paddle bits.