Front Door Lock Cylinder Repair Kit for 1996-2005 VW Passat B5 3B0837167
Restore the mechanical operation of a worn or damaged front door lock cylinder without replacing the original keyed cylinder. This aftermarket internal repair kit is designed for the common condition in which the key barrel spins, jams, or no longer engages the door-lock mechanism.
Product Details
- New seven-piece aftermarket door-lock cylinder repair kit
- Designed for compatible front left- or right-side door-lock cylinders
- Approximately 51.5-52 mm shaft/follower design
- Includes the metal sleeve, shaft/follower, retainers, coupling plate, return spring and clear spacer shown in the photos
- Reuses the vehicle’s original keyed cylinder, tumbler wafers and key
- Mechanical repair only; electronic programming is normally not required
Common Symptoms This Kit May Repair
- Key barrel spins without locking or unlocking the door
- Key does not return smoothly to the center position
- Lock cylinder feels loose, jammed or disconnected
- Broken internal shaft, coupling plate, retainer or return spring
Fitment And Compatibility
- Volkswagen Passat B5 Sedan 3B2 — 1996-2000
- Volkswagen Passat B5 Variant 3B5 — 1997-2000
- Volkswagen Passat B5.5 / GP Sedan 3B3 — 2000-2005
- Volkswagen Passat B5.5 / GP Variant 3B6 — 2000-2005
- Volkswagen Lupo / Lupo 3L 6X1, 6E1 — 1998-2005
- SEAT Arosa 6H1 — 1997-2004
- SEAT Leon Mk1 1M1 — 1999-2006
- SEAT Toledo II 1M2 — 1998-2006
- Škoda Superb I 3U4 — 2001-2008
Part Number Information
Common lock-cylinder references associated with this repair-kit design include:
- 3B0 837 167, 3B0 837 167D, 3B0 837 167E, 3B0 837 167G
- 3B0 837 168, 3B0 837 168A, 3B0 837 168C, 3B0 837 168D, 3B0 837 168E
- 1M0 837 167 and 6X0 837 167 applications
These numbers identify related complete lock-cylinder assemblies and are supplied for comparison. This aftermarket internal repair kit does not carry a Volkswagen Group OEM repair-kit number.
What Is Included
One seven-piece internal repair kit with the components shown in the product photos. The exterior door handle, complete keyed cylinder, key, tumbler wafers, door-latch actuator and installation tools are not included.
Installation Notes
Installation requires removal of the exterior handle lock-cylinder assembly and careful disassembly of its small spring-loaded components. The original tumbler section is retained so the existing key can continue to be used. Professional installation by an automotive locksmith or experienced technician is recommended.
Important Compatibility Note
Volkswagen Group vehicles may use short, medium or long shaft versions that appear similar. Before ordering, compare the shaft length, sleeve shape, tabs and retaining pieces with your original assembly. Fitment is based on the original lock-cylinder configuration—not engine size or trim level.
