Fiamma door lock not very strong.

[68c]

Took apart my corroded Fiamma door lock to tidy it up. Very surprised to find the lock arm is only held on by a single 6mm A3 bolt threaded into a thin alloy casting. Does not look strong to me.

 

[Stealaway]

What do you expect for £50? It looks good

 

[Jaws]

I would bet you could not break it without a pretty serious tool !

 

[TheBig1]

if you need to remove one without the key, a hammer works very well. they just disintegrate

 

[MikeD]

We have bought a few Fiamma bits over the years and I can't say I have been deeply impressed with any of them.

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[hymerman]

Probably still stronger than the van panel which it is attached to.

 

[BusyBuilder]

I've never seen the advantage of extra locks on doors, as the windows are plastic with plastic handles. I had a Defender and people put extra locks on them when the door hinges were on the outside so could just be unscrewed from the body.

 

[ambulancekidd]

These locks are just a deterrent to the casual thief cos if they want in, they'll get in.