This car doesn't have central locking system, so I have to unlock doors individually, but one of the doors doesn't unlock any more. When I insert key and turn, it allows me to turn either anti-clockwise and clockwise all way around clicking. However, unlocking from inside does work.

 

Is this a fixable problem or do I have to replace the key mechanism?

No one knows unless you strip it down and see which part has broken. since its a manual system its probably going to be fixable.

No one knows unless you strip it down and see which part has broken. since its a manual system its probably going to be fixable.

 

Thanks, that's disappointing. I was hoping that it was well-known issue so I could find some instructions to fix it myself.

Same happened to me a while back. Cost a couple of quid and a few minutes to fix it.

 

Buy a kit similar to this. (for whatever side door lock you need)

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SKODA-FABIA-DOOR-LOCK-REPAIR-KIT-FRONT-LEFT-/220679277656

 

Watch a couple of youtube videos on vw lock repair. 

The above is true. However the door lock barrels have been changed so a repair kit may not be possible. You can order a complete lock barrel from Skoda to key number. Simple to fit, instructions are on here in a door handle removal guide.

On 31/07/2016 at 06:53, Tech1e said:

The above is true. However the door lock barrels have been changed so a repair kit may not be possible. You can order a complete lock barrel from Skoda to key number. Simple to fit, instructions are on here in a door handle removal guide.

 

After a long absence due to personal reasons, I've decided it's time to fix this now. I went to a mechanic and they said I'd have to order a part myself. They also warned me that I'd have to carry two keys, one for the door, and another for the ignition.

 

I'm not too expert in this area but I think it's easier to replace key barrels on both doors instead and get a set of new keys. Would something like this

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SKODA-FABIA-MK1-99-07-COMPLETE-DOOR-LOCK-SET-2-KEYS-FRONT-RIGHT-and-LEFT-/221782645709?fits=Model%3AFabia&hash=item33a3469bcd:g:xD4AAOSwv0tVYxOS

 

work?

 

Is there a way to make the new key to work with ignition? I don't like carrying two keys at once.

 

I've read guides, and I got confused with the information about programming a key to the car. Are those guides for cars with central/remote locking system which I don't have?

Edited 30 August, 20178 yr by JoeBloggs

Those would work with the car but you will have a different ignition key. 

 

If you order a door lock to key number from Skoda you will retain one key. 

30 minutes ago, Tech1e said:

Those would work with the car but you will have a different ignition key. 

 

If you order a door lock to key number from Skoda you will retain one key. 

 

:( Sounds expensive - is there another way to do this?

How do you mean another way?

 

They are the only two options I can think of. A door lock from Skoda is about £80 iirc. 

1 hour ago, Tech1e said:

How do you mean another way?

 

They are the only two options I can think of. A door lock from Skoda is about £80 iirc. 

 

I meant if there was cheaper way to do this, getting one directly from Skoda isn't cheap.

 

Although I'll bite the bullet this time. Thanks!

Edited 30 August, 20178 yr by JoeBloggs