In a message dated 11/09/2006 7:04:26 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

I remove  the lock (the part that have the handles) and clean it to
lubricate the  mechanism.

We have two problems : 1- The locking knob does not always  go to the
lock position (up) 2- Sometimes the sliding door doesn't lock, it  goes
back open.

For the first problem, I seen that maybe the cable  to the central
locking (at the back of the door) had stretch or something  else have
problem. Does the foam pad in center should be glued on the door,  could
it be the source of the problem.

For the door that doesn't  close all the times, is it an adjustment
problem ? or it is also caused by  the cable ? (because, when I remove
the
panel, both problem are less  frequent).

Most likely problem is the lock mechanism is  worn.  Best is to order a new
one, 251 843 604 B, from VW.  It  has been updated and works more smoothly than
the original.

Cheers,

Frank  Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
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