Lock actuator from 8 to 6 pin

[Ewan3]

Hi

I'm just wondering if you can change a door lock actuator from a 8 pin to a 6 pin as my spare one is a 8 pin 🤬. Have ordered a 6 pin so just wondering if to try to change spare to a 6 pin & keep as a spare.

Thanks

Ewan

[boris_the_blade]

those extra pins are for the physical key insert (two adittional buttons inide for when you turn the key left or right) but nut sure if you can replace it, what are your symptoms of the lock that is currently mounted on the car ? 

[Ewan3]

I could not get rear door open, I have the lock replaced now, the 8 pin one will do as a spare for if/when the front lock goes. The 8 pin and 6 pin connector are different anyway so would not have worked anyway.

Thanks again