please help with my AU door lock

[bigrod]

Hi guys, My car 1999 Ford XR6 Au sed, rear left door lock. The door will not lock or unlock due to a little plastic gear that has broken in the electric box joined to the door lock. My question is, can I buy just the little long plastic gear part by its self or do I need to buy the electric box or what? How much will this cost ? I did email a ford branch and was told that i have to buy the whole lock and actuator at a price if $153 . i find it a rip off as the part i want to replace is worth 50 cents, its like having to buy a new car cause it has a broken head light..haha..has anyone else had this problem? wonder if i can get the little white plastic gear part from somewhere. Wreckers want $65 for a second hand unit but who knows how long it will last. i did try to super glue it but it broke.. any info would be fantastic.. thanks

Rod from Brisbane south.

Email rodnsue@optusnet.com.au