Hey Guys,

Ran into an interesting problem on the Z. Went to install the original driver's side lock on the car (Found it inside the car when I bought it, never was in the door). Anyways, I got it clipped in and noticed that the lock didn't have enough throw to actuate the lock. I looked at forums and it was because the lock had too much slop due to the clip having too much slop on the lock shaft. The solution was to go to just a thicker clip to pick up the slop.

Before I did that though, I noticed with the clip out, that the actual seat for the clip had been partially chipped off.

Here is what I mean

 

Do you guys have any experience with this happening and a method to fix it? Or am I out of luck and need a new lock. If needing a new lock is the case is there a lock I can get that can be keyed to fit my original car key. Having multiple keys for a car would annoy me immensely.

Thank you!!

You might be able to tack on a little weld then file it down. Not sure how JB weld files down.

Multiples keys for the car is super annoying. 
 

rekeying these cylinders can be done but that is also a huge pain in the arse due to how the cylinder cover is wrapped over the body.

Edited March 26, 20223 yr by heyitsrama

JB weld is very shape-able. It does best in compression scenarios

Thanks guys. Sounds like some jb weld and patience with a file is the way to go. As well as a bigger clip once finished.

JB Weld also makes a putty that may work for this situation.

https://www.zcar.com/threads/how-to-s30-door-lock-coat-hanger-repair.308946/