[DML] Re: Key stopped turning in door! Ideas?

["David Teitelbaum" <jtrealty@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

It is very likely a matter of worn keys and worn locks. Try all the
keys you have, if you are using a copy of a copy that is not good. Try
lubricating with powdered graphite. You get it at an auto store in a
small tube. Try turning the key over and using the other side. These
keys are "convienience cut" meaning they work no matter which way you
stick it in the lock. Wiggling the key may help as well as SLIGHTLY 
moving the key in or out of the lock.  One side may be worn more than
the other. If nothing works you will have to pull all the locks and
take them to a locksmith. You should always try to put an origional
away and not use so you have a really good, unworn origional to copy
(good advice for any car or any lock system for that matter).
David Teitelbaum
vin 10757



--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "gzapf" <x86Daddy@xxxx> wrote:
> 
> 
> I have an early VIN car that has the later door locks that match my
> ignition.  When I purchased the car, the passenger side lock would not
> turn with the key in it (but the key does insert all the way). 
> Suddenly, my driver side door lock won't turn by the key anymore
> either.  I've taken off the upper panel to look at the inside, and
> nothing is odd looking: the white part that hooks to the locking rod
> seems in place...  I can push and pull the rod manually to lock and
> unlock the door, and the interior switch still works...  but the key
> won't move the center, metallic portion of the door lock more than a
> few degrees.
> 
> Has anyone had this happen before?  Any ideas on how to fix it or
> troubleshoot it?
> 
> Thanks,
> --Greg
> #2894








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