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htb2



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Large key door locks?
We have a Tdi 90, which the wife uses. She struggles to lock/unlock the door locks due to sore hands (arthritis) not helped by the small keys supplied with the door locks. Does anyone know of any locks with larger keys, hence easier unlocking due to leverage. We do not want to go down aftermarket central locking route.
Thanks.
Post #892892 20th Mar 2021 8:23pm
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taktak



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Have you explored an add-on for your existing key? e.g..
https://www.yourcare.org.uk/category_schem...A-EALw_wcB
Post #892899 20th Mar 2021 9:10pm
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shropshiredefender



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Maybe worth a visit to a key cutter to see if they have a suitable blank with a larger end, more like the ignition key Thumbs Up Just because you're offended doesn't mean you're right.
Post #892900 20th Mar 2021 9:14pm
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htb2



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Cheers, one to look into.
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You could change the handles to the later type which, in turn, use larger locks so that they share a key with the ignition. To get the most benefit you'd also need to change the ignition lock so you only needed one key for the whole vehicle (except fuel cap) but that's not essential. Darren

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Post #892910 20th Mar 2021 9:42pm
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htb2



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More investigation today, stripped out the door lock mechanism all works fine, key in locks and works well until you connect up the inner button and it all goes stiff again.
So answer is order new interior locks.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Land-Rover-Defe...0338109361

Happy wife again.....
Post #893098 21st Mar 2021 7:35pm
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