Door Lock / Mech & Solenoid

[InSomNiaK]

Hi,

I have recently bought a xsara 1.4i LX 1997 and have a problem with central locking

 

From what I have discovered, the mechanism behind the lock barrel is missing and the solenoid is not working correctly.

 

What happens when I re-connect the solenoid is that the car will lock and un lock as you would expect. only that if you repeat the lock-unlock a few times the drivers side door will "open". As a result it will not close until I disconnect it and lift some lever <- (sorry about the description).

 

I need to replace these parts but I would like to know a couple of questions;

If these parts can be obtained from any other Citroen or are they unique to the xsara?

Would it be OK for second hand parts?

 

Thanks for your time.

Mark.

[InSomNiaK]

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