Hi, have a omega 2.2 CDX 02 plate and have a question about the lock set, if i want to replace the locks do i need just drivers door and ignition? The reason i am asking is that keys i have start car but will not open drivers door, have to use remote. Could i get the drivers door lock altered to use the keys i have and if so can an auto locksmith do it easily. If not what else will i need. Thanks in advance

zzr600 wrote on 01. Sep 2011 at 10:18:

.... The reason i am asking is that keys i have start car but will not open drivers door, have to use remote.  ....

Most likely reason is due to lack of use. Try lub'ing the lock.  :y :y

Ok, will spray it WD40 and let you know. Thanks

zzr600 wrote on 01. Sep 2011 at 10:25:

Ok, will spray it WD40 and let you know. Thanks

It's a good idea to know that the door lock works just incase your battery is too flat to open the car via the fob.  :y :y

Sprayed lock still not working, so i assume i will have to change it, so what do i need? Thanks again.

You may need to soak the lock with wd40 or some other lubricant for several days to get it working...

Ok thanks, impatient, thats me. Will keep soaking and waggling key and report back.

Can you take the lock out from the door? Would be best to thoroughly soak it in cleaner, let it soak long enough, then dismantle the whole thing, clean and dry and the lube it. Quite a lot of work but only way to get it good again.

Will spray for a few days if this fails then i will remove it and give it a good soaking. thanks

Well plenty of WD40 and key waggling and hey presto i have a fully functioning lock which works with my key.Will now use key from time to time and get some graphite powder for lock so it doesn't happen again. A great big THANK YOU to all who helped.