Ford Transit Mk8 Driver's Door Lock Cylinder Guide Coil Key Right O/S 2363744

Used key – requires programming

The key requires programming (coding) by a specialist to be fully functional.

Ford Transit Mk8 Driver's Door Lock Cylinder Guide Coil Key Right O/S is a component from the Locks and Latches category, designed to guide and interact with the coil and key in the exterior door. This solution allows for maintaining the factory vehicle security concept, ensuring consistency with the original Ford locking system.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: RHD-BK31-V220K51-BD-2
• Mark: Ford
• Condition: For parts or not working
• OEM Part Number: BK31-V220K51-BD
• Substitutable numbers: BK31-V220K51-BD, BK31V220K51BD, 2363744
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Part type: Door Lock
• Category: Exterior Locks & Lock Hardware

Purpose and function in the lock system

The presented component is dedicated to the driver's door on the right side, where it is responsible for the proper guidance of the lock cylinder and interaction with the coil and key. Thanks to its precise geometry and design consistent with solutions used by Ford, the part allows for maintaining the correct operation of the locking mechanism and proper response to key movement.

The placement on the right side of the body is important for both installation and operation – the component is designed for a specific side of the vehicle, which reduces the risk of play, jamming, or incorrect transmission of movement to other lock elements.

Construction and technical compatibility

The lock cylinder guide insert works with the factory key and coil, creating a coherent mechanical-electrical system in the driver's door. The design is intended for integration with the original locking mechanism, which facilitates maintaining the vehicle's standard security configuration without the need for installation modifications.

Thanks to the use of solutions consistent with the Ford Transit Mk8 product line, the part can be used both for routine repairs and for restoring the completeness of the lock system after previous mechanical damage or service interventions.

Service application and installation recommendations

Due to the condition being marked as intended for parts or non-functional, the component will work best as:

• a base for regeneration or obtaining selected structural elements,
• comparative material when matching another lock cylinder,
• a source of mounting details within the driver's door area.

Before installation, a detailed verification of the mechanical and electrical condition (in terms of cooperation with the coil) is recommended, as well as a comparison with the currently installed system in the vehicle. This allows for reducing the risk of improper lock operation and ensuring the appropriate durability of the repair.

Benefits of using an original Ford solution

Choosing an element consistent with the factory Ford Transit Mk8 concept facilitates maintaining the consistency of the vehicle's security system. Replicating the original geometry and operation method of the lock cylinder promotes proper cooperation with other door components, such as rods, latches, or control modules.

For workshops and users involved in specialized repairs, the ability to use the part as a mounting template is also important – it facilitates the identification of differences between body versions, vehicle sides, and equipment variants.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the door lock zone in your Ford and need other elements from the same group, such as cylinders, latches, or locking mechanisms, check the available parts in the Ford Locks and Latches category.

Substantive support and knowledge development

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