Today i got a 1999 1.6 6n polo and the central locking was working fine, then i went to lock it and the passenger door would not lock, so i went to lock the passenger door and when i went to pull the key out of the lock, the lock came with it and it is now hanging out. Anyone know whats wrong with it?

Many thanks,

Jack

First Welcome to the forum.

 

You will need a kit like this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-POLO-6N-DOOR-LOCK-REPAIR-KIT-FRONT-LEFT-/322545976617?fits=Car+Make%3AVW|Model%3APolo|Plat_Gen%3A6N2&hash=item4b193d0529:g:KmQAAOSw6YtZUVJ-  there are different kits for 2/4 doors, so make sure you order the correct version for your car. 

it is a very common problem, usually the "tang/paddle" on the end of the shaft snaps off but the locking collar does fail and by the sounds of your problem this is what has happened if the lock barrel has come out.

 

If you have a look at page 2 of this 

I have posted a guide on how to do the repair

56 minutes ago, nige8021 said:

First Welcome to the forum.

 

You will need a kit like this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-POLO-6N-DOOR-LOCK-REPAIR-KIT-FRONT-LEFT-/322545976617?fits=Car+Make%3AVW|Model%3APolo|Plat_Gen%3A6N2&hash=item4b193d0529:g:KmQAAOSw6YtZUVJ-  there are different kits for 2/4 doors, so make sure you order the correct version for your car. 

it is a very common problem, usually the "tang/paddle" on the end of the shaft snaps off but the locking collar does fail and by the sounds of your problem this is what has happened if the lock barrel has come out.

 

If you have a look at page 2 of this 

I have posted a guide on how to do the repair

I'll have a look, thanks for you help