Just an update on locksmithing cost up here in Minneapolis-Steve said my
problem should cost about $15 to fix.  Well, one place said $55 to clean the
lock, another place said $155, and they would just replace the assembly, and
2 local VW dealers have the whole assembly for $75.  I will try dissassmbly
and cleaning myself, and if that doesn't work, I will buy a new assembly
from the dealer. Thanks Steve and Joel for the advice.
Kim

>From: "Steve Sandlin" <vwcarlocks@hotmail.com>
>To: ppg1@hotmail.com
>Subject: Re: hatch lock stick(some vana content)
>Date: Mon, 05 Feb 2001 18:58:53 -0600

>>>There are several possibilities.  The most likely is corrosion in the
>>>lock.
>>>We are seeing that quite a bit this time of year.  The second possibility
>>>is
>>>a key that is worn to the point of almost being incorrect.  As you didn't
>>>mention problems withn any other locks, I'd bet on the corrosion.  That
>>>generally requires disassembly of the lock, cleaning, replacement of any
>>>badly corroded springs and wafers, lubrication and reassembly.  It can
>>>done
>>>in 1 day, and should not cost in excess of $15.
>>>Steve Sandlin
>>>http://www.steveslockshop.com

>>>>I am having some trouble with the hatch lock on the winter car, the 85
>>>>Golf.
>>>>   Sometimes it locks and unlocks easily, and sometimes it just doesn't
>>>>want
>>>>to lock.  No, the lock is not frozen, and I have sprayed it with
>>>>silicone
>>>>lubricant quite a few times.  Any ideas on how to fix this? Should I
>>>>just
>>>>change the lock core?  Any advice appreciated.
>>>>Vanagon content-Bessie my van should be able to come out of winter
>>>>storage
>>>>at the end of March!yippee! Time for the spring tune up!
>>>>Thanks,
>>>>Kim

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