Door lock motor broken

[mouk]

2010 Fabia

 

Drivers side door handle (inside) when pulled has no resistance.

 

I took it into a garage and they have said the motor is broken. To get a replacement from TPS is £313 for part plus all the labour.

 

I have seen what appear to be similar items sell for much less on eBay and breakers yard - like sub £50.

 

I rang TPS but they won't give me the part number, which I want to ensure I am buying the right thing.

 

The garage have said they won't fit a used part so I may have a go myself as I have taken the door trim off before but I suspect its going to be a pain.

 

Has anyone got a guide on how hard it is to do and what part number might be?

 

Garage have said the motor doesn't affect the lock/key part.

 

 

[mouk]

I phoned one of the SKODA shops and got given this part number

5n2837016m

 

Which is described as a door actuator

[Jocko]

I would remove the door card and check inside the door first. I believe there is a cable that connects the handle to the mechanism (mine rattles against the inside of the passenger door) which may have snapped or detached.

[mouk]

The garage took the doorcard off yesterday and told me the motor was broken - I trust the garage

 

I've ordered a part off eBay for £30 so when it turns up next week I'll open the door card and see what's inside