Delocked my Octavia today.

VRSPhil · 02-05-2007, 12:59

I decided to remove the lock from the drivers door of my Octavia recently so I purchased a kit from VW. The kit included a dummy barrel, metal disc to cover an internal component (for security reasons) and a new cap for the handle. Fitting took no more than 20 minutes but would have been quicker if the instructions were Octavia specific.

This is the before pic, not all that ground breaking I admit but never mind!

The problem I had was removing the lock. The procedure mentioned in the instructions was to loosen, but not remove the T20 screw numbered '1' in the photo below. To remove the lock on the Octavia you need to loosen (but not remove) number 1, pull the handle out and hold it whilst loosening (but not removing) number 2. Once you have done that, let the handle back in and put the key into the lock. Turn the key clockwise and gently pull, the lock will pop out.

I am not going to go into the details of security for obvious reasons. Fitting the new cap is simply a case of clipping it onto the new 'dummy' lock barrel and then reversing the procedure for removing the original.

Here is a pic of it finished

The most expensive part was the paint @ £11 for a can as I had to have it mixed

, still I used very little so I'm sure it will come in handy elsewhere at some stage!

fatty5000 · 02-05-2007, 13:05

Phil how much was the kit

and i suppose you have to keep on top of the battery situation with the remote fob

VRSPhil · 02-05-2007, 13:37

The kit was £9.

I intend to keep up to date with batterys but I can always use the boot in an emergency. One of the main reasons for doing this (strangely) is that my girlfriend simply refuses to use the button and I'm sick of polishing out scratches where she has opened the door with a bunch of keys hanging from the lock. I haven't mentioned this to her so it will be interesting to see her reaction when she finds out that the lock has 'vanished'

vRS_Si · 02-05-2007, 13:48

Nice write up, was umming and arring about doing this little mod, think you've just made my mind up

sdenny · 02-05-2007, 14:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by VRSPhil

The kit was £9.

I intend to keep up to date with batterys but I can always use the boot in an emergency. One of the main reasons for doing this (strangely) is that my girlfriend simply refuses to use the button and I'm sick of polishing out scratches where she has opened the door with a bunch of keys hanging from the lock. I haven't mentioned this to her so it will be interesting to see her reaction when she finds out that the lock has 'vanished'

Personally, I'd work on the straight face and the "thieving buggers will take anything" line.

Lady Elanore · 02-05-2007, 14:48

IIRC Nissan Micras have a dummy cover over their locks as standard on the hands free models. If your battery goes flat, you just pull the cover off and use the key. Simple, cheap and effective. Keeps poo out of the lock barrel too I imagine.

ZootyRS · 02-05-2007, 14:57

New Passat has a similar set up, and there is a conventional key hidden inside the fob for use in the hidden conventional lock.

galthop · 02-05-2007, 18:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lady Elanore

IIRC Nissan Micras have a dummy cover over their locks as standard on the hands free models. If your battery goes flat, you just pull the cover off and use the key. Simple, cheap and effective. Keeps poo out of the lock barrel too I imagine.

I'd like to do this to my car, as some ?@$% had a go at getting in (see pic). The key still works so I dont need a new lock, just a cover.

Please recommend what I need and where I can get it from. Thanks.

cheffie · 02-05-2007, 18:52

I had mine done the first week i got her, by a buddy in southam!! cost me a fiver as he had one in stock. great mod

KenONeill · 03-05-2007, 13:34

I like your thinking Phil, and SDenny!

Ho hum, another one for the "desirable mods" list!

DirtyVec · 17-05-2007, 09:31

Ive a spare Brand New kit here if anyone intersted in it.

skinnyman · 17-05-2007, 14:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by VRSPhil

The kit was £9.

I intend to keep up to date with batterys but I can always use the boot in an emergency.

How can you do that? My vRS boot lock is blank. Is the limited edition vRS different to the standard?

fatty5000 · 17-05-2007, 15:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by skinnyman

How can you do that? My vRS boot lock is blank. Is the limited edition vRS different to the standard?

I got a standard 53 plate rs and i got a boot keyhole

HTH

VRSPhil · 18-05-2007, 07:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by skinnyman

How can you do that? My vRS boot lock is blank. Is the limited edition vRS different to the standard?

Not as far as I am aware. My friends 03 plate has the boot lock, as does my 52 plate. Perhaps it was deleted later on?

skinnyman · 18-05-2007, 11:39

Hmmm.

It looks like they must have started to blank the boot lock towards the end of the life of the Mk1 then, which sort of stops me from blanking the door lock. If that's my only way in after the fob fails, I best not seal it off.
Unless... can I buy a blanking kit, put the plastic bit over the lock to make it look as though it's been de-locked and remove the cover if needed?

auroan · 18-05-2007, 12:01

Do you have the part number for the kit ?

Cheers

Danny

VRSPhil · 18-05-2007, 12:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by skinnyman

Hmmm.

It looks like they must have started to blank the boot lock towards the end of the life of the Mk1 then, which sort of stops me from blanking the door lock. If that's my only way in after the fob fails, I best not seal it off.
Unless... can I buy a blanking kit, put the plastic bit over the lock to make it look as though it's been de-locked and remove the cover if needed?

I wondered about that, I think you will struggle though as the lock sits level with the existing cap so any cover over that would stand proud. The cap I used would certainly not be any good as it clips into the fake lock barrel before fitting, then the whole lot is fitted in one go. If you come up with any ideas I would be interested to see them though

VRSPhil · 18-05-2007, 12:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by auroan

Do you have the part number for the kit ?

Cheers

Danny

Sorry I binned the bag it came in. The kit is available on ebay, though HERE

DirtyVec · 18-05-2007, 12:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by auroan

Do you have the part number for the kit ?

Cheers

Danny

pm sent

auroan · 18-05-2007, 12:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by VRSPhil

Sorry I binned the bag it came in. The kit is available on ebay, though HERE

Cheers, just ordered one.

auroan · 18-05-2007, 12:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by DirtyVec

pm sent

replyed.. cheers

All torque · 18-05-2007, 13:02

looking very nice! Ive just ordered one.........

mluton · 18-07-2007, 19:25

Does anyone know what the little metal disc is used for that you get with the delocking kit ??

RobClubley · 02-09-2007, 05:59

Just done mine

mluton · 02-09-2007, 13:44

Still yet to do mine, Looks good and safer.

02-05-2007, 12:59	#1
VRSPhil Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cleveland Posts: 2,315 Members Car: Passat Sport TDi Thanks: 206 Thanked 204 Times in 148 Posts	Delocked my Octavia today. I decided to remove the lock from the drivers door of my Octavia recently so I purchased a kit from VW. The kit included a dummy barrel, metal disc to cover an internal component (for security reasons) and a new cap for the handle. Fitting took no more than 20 minutes but would have been quicker if the instructions were Octavia specific. This is the before pic, not all that ground breaking I admit but never mind! The problem I had was removing the lock. The procedure mentioned in the instructions was to loosen, but not remove the T20 screw numbered '1' in the photo below. To remove the lock on the Octavia you need to loosen (but not remove) number 1, pull the handle out and hold it whilst loosening (but not removing) number 2. Once you have done that, let the handle back in and put the key into the lock. Turn the key clockwise and gently pull, the lock will pop out. I am not going to go into the details of security for obvious reasons. Fitting the new cap is simply a case of clipping it onto the new 'dummy' lock barrel and then reversing the procedure for removing the original. Here is a pic of it finished The most expensive part was the paint @ £11 for a can as I had to have it mixed , still I used very little so I'm sure it will come in handy elsewhere at some stage! __________________ '54 Passat PD130 Sport... 55mpg Octavia vRS WRC - Gone but not forgotten!

02-05-2007, 13:05	#2
fatty5000 Why So Serious Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: "What" ...What ain't no god damn country Posts: 5,577 Members Car: a car Thanks: 272 Thanked 202 Times in 183 Posts	Re: Delocked my Octavia today. Phil how much was the kit and i suppose you have to keep on top of the battery situation with the remote fob __________________

02-05-2007, 13:37	#3
VRSPhil Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cleveland Posts: 2,315 Members Car: Passat Sport TDi Thanks: 206 Thanked 204 Times in 148 Posts	Re: Delocked my Octavia today. The kit was £9. I intend to keep up to date with batterys but I can always use the boot in an emergency. One of the main reasons for doing this (strangely) is that my girlfriend simply refuses to use the button and I'm sick of polishing out scratches where she has opened the door with a bunch of keys hanging from the lock. I haven't mentioned this to her so it will be interesting to see her reaction when she finds out that the lock has 'vanished' __________________ '54 Passat PD130 Sport... 55mpg Octavia vRS WRC - Gone but not forgotten!

02-05-2007, 13:48	#4
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KenONeill Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Normally in Scotland! Posts: 11,189 Members Car: Octavia TDi110 Thanks: 63 Thanked 560 Times in 548 Posts	Re: Delocked my Octavia today. I like your thinking Phil, and SDenny! Ho hum, another one for the "desirable mods" list!

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18-05-2007, 11:39	#15
skinnyman Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Up North Posts: 574 Members Car: Mk1 vRS Thanks: 8 Thanked 15 Times in 14 Posts	Re: Delocked my Octavia today. Hmmm. It looks like they must have started to blank the boot lock towards the end of the life of the Mk1 then, which sort of stops me from blanking the door lock. If that's my only way in after the fob fails, I best not seal it off. Unless... can I buy a blanking kit, put the plastic bit over the lock to make it look as though it's been de-locked and remove the cover if needed? __________________

18-05-2007, 12:01	#16
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