General 2001 punto mk2 1.2 8V locks / handles

[atom0007]

Hello,

Passenger side lock and boot lock are very difficult to open with key. Boot lock still works with release lever in footwell.

I've tried oiling regularly with 3-in-1 and release oil, but no real improvement.

Wiggling the key side-to-side gets there eventually.

Both door handles stay up and don't return to their down position unless they are pushed.

Any advice? Are the return springs on the handles broken? Is it time just to accept that I'll be entering "Dukes of Hazard" shortly?

 

[Ziggy122]

handles on car are probably a linkage sticking

Only way to sort it is to take door card off and have a look around

And the Boot lock - there is a nut on the back of it - make sure its tight
As the lock could be turning with the Key, and not lock moving the mechanism inside it

you could also try soaking the Locks in WD40 for a few hours

Just make sure you have the portable shotguns ready while it soaks

Ziggy

 

[atom0007]

Ziggy,
Thanks, I'll check that nut tomorrow.
I've tried soaking in WD40, no joy.
Is it a big deal taking the inner door panel out to see the locks?

btw, your car looks like mine. But in better condition.
Especially now that I've scraped one of the rear arches and given it liberal black hammerite.....any idea where I can get Astral Blue paint for bodywork?

 

[dave]

you tried wd40 on the sticking door handles it fixed mine

 

[atom0007]

I think I will try WD40 again for longer.....

 

[Ziggy122]

Copper Grease is better as its an anti-seize substance, but its hard to get it into locks
And is messy when you put the now greasy key in your pocket


Door cards off = fairly easy tbh

There are several linkages that could do with cleaning up

Ziggy,
Thanks, I'll check that nut tomorrow.
I've tried soaking in WD40, no joy.
Is it a big deal taking the inner door panel out to see the locks?

btw, your car looks like mine. But in better condition.
Especially now that I've scraped one of the rear arches and given it liberal black hammerite.....any idea where I can get Astral Blue paint for bodywork?

I got My Paint from Paints4u.com, My car has obvs had resprays in past - i've got several different shades

As for Good condition - then engine is yes, but not these dam gearbox's lol
My Sills will need some work soon tho


Ziggy

 

[dave]

i sprayed mine under the handle where bits go into the door the pulled handle up an down a few times and its been ok ever since, that was a few years ago

 

[atom0007]

Thanks for the advice chaps, I'll take a look.
I always forget to tell the passenger to shove the handle down...

 

[atom0007]

Ziggy, on the subject of gearboxes (oops, should really put this as a separate thread....) there is a lag/slight clunk when I bring the clutch pedal up after changing gear, and a sort of sloppiness. Is this gearbox, or clutch,...?

 

[Ziggy122]

Ziggy, on the subject of gearboxes (oops, should really put this as a separate thread....) there is a lag/slight clunk when I bring the clutch pedal up after changing gear, and a sort of sloppiness. Is this gearbox, or clutch,...?

Start a new thread
As for what it is - could be alsorts

Ziggy

 

[atom0007]

Right, job for tomorrow!