Door locks need a good jiggle

[rty1138]

I think my lock tumblers are wearing out. They need a constant jiggle to open. The ignition is ok. What's the first steps I should do to troubleshoot?
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1984 Vanagon GL

[?Waldo?]

They often just need a bit of lubricant to work well again.

[CanStan]

[davideric9]

If you love working on stuff, remove the door handle (one screw), remove the lock cylinder from the handle (roll pin to punch out), remove the tumbler wafers and small springs and clean everything up real good. Often the grease has dried up and hardened. More likely your key has worn out, not the tumblers.


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1987 Syncro Westfalia, stock (bought 1994)
1986 Syncro Westfalia SVX, 3 knob (bought 2008)
1987 Westfalia (bought 2010)
1988 Wolfsburg GL (bought 2012)

[rty1138]

I know wd40 gunks it up over time. Any alternatives?
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1984 Vanagon GL

[?Waldo?]

I feel confused by your post. Did you read the posts others have written and watched the GoWesty video? Graphite.

I don't think that the video mentions that there should be a little seal around the outside of the lock cylinder at the chrome bit where the key goes it.

[Butcher]

It's 34 years old. Remove handle, watch free videos on how to disassemble and clean, replace/repair worn parts, and reassemble. Install door handle.

Have a beer while posting thank you's on the internet. Done in less than an hour.