defever
25-10-2013, 12:26 PM
Hello B5 Avant drivers
I noticed that my boot key slot is full of gunk and it doesn't function.
The flap that supposed to cover the open slot look like it's been stuck open for very long time. I prodded with a BBQ skewer and I get loads of silver/metallic/candle wax ish gunk. I managed to clear the gunk enough so that 90% of the key enters the slot. And to my frustration, I forcefully turned the key and now the key slot twists freely… I think I broke the key cylinder… Otherwise, the boot locks with remote central lock and it works fine. Just the mechanical un/lock from the key cylinder is broken (I broke it).
Do you think I get a second hand replacement of the key cylinder? An easy DIY job? Does it involve choosing the “right” cylinder to match my key, or do I need a VIN or code to find the right cylinder, etc?
The boot key lock is (please discard of the tacky paint... it's on my "to do" list...):
22775
And the VAG catalogue gives me the part codes of either:
22776
8D9862055 - “lock cylinder with keys and housing “ * cannot be used to restore * * the one key locking * * system !! *
107862055CA - “lock cylinder without key” * to retain the one key * * system the key code * * number and/or chassis * * number must be quoted * * when ordering *
This sounds like a dealer job; any possibility of by-passing a dealer or hefty garage labour? I’d like to work on it myself if at all possible for a novice DIYer (I replaced rear washer jet, oil & filter, that sort of basic DIY).
I am thankful of any advice to guide me to the right direction. Thank you!
I noticed that my boot key slot is full of gunk and it doesn't function.
The flap that supposed to cover the open slot look like it's been stuck open for very long time. I prodded with a BBQ skewer and I get loads of silver/metallic/candle wax ish gunk. I managed to clear the gunk enough so that 90% of the key enters the slot. And to my frustration, I forcefully turned the key and now the key slot twists freely… I think I broke the key cylinder… Otherwise, the boot locks with remote central lock and it works fine. Just the mechanical un/lock from the key cylinder is broken (I broke it).
Do you think I get a second hand replacement of the key cylinder? An easy DIY job? Does it involve choosing the “right” cylinder to match my key, or do I need a VIN or code to find the right cylinder, etc?
The boot key lock is (please discard of the tacky paint... it's on my "to do" list...):
22775
And the VAG catalogue gives me the part codes of either:
22776
8D9862055 - “lock cylinder with keys and housing “ * cannot be used to restore * * the one key locking * * system !! *
107862055CA - “lock cylinder without key” * to retain the one key * * system the key code * * number and/or chassis * * number must be quoted * * when ordering *
This sounds like a dealer job; any possibility of by-passing a dealer or hefty garage labour? I’d like to work on it myself if at all possible for a novice DIYer (I replaced rear washer jet, oil & filter, that sort of basic DIY).
I am thankful of any advice to guide me to the right direction. Thank you!