My Key Wont Go In The Door Lock

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My key wont go in the door lock.

Slide the key in the lock and tap lightly on the. Push your key in as far as it will go. Spray lubricant will typically do the trick. Blow strongly in the lock and put wd40 or graphite inside but not both.

I m assuming that you have the normal pvc door lock which is a yale type key combined with lever handles. Change broken internal contacts. If it is hold the key with a heavy glove and heat it with a match or lighter and then work it gradually into the keyway. Look at the edge of the door near where the lock s tonge sticks out.

A key fob casing is mostly plastic and it gets exposed to lots of abuse. This is the correct position for the pin tumblers to align. Turn the key so that the keyway slot is in the exact position it was in when you inserted the key. A lubricant can help your key all over and penetrate into the lock to loosen whatever is making them stuck.

Troubleshooting of remote key won t unlock car door swap the battery. Remove it gently with a piece of steel wire a small guitar string for example. If the smart fob does not have any physical damage the easiest solution to fix this issue is to. If your key is just bent or broken this will likely not fix the problem.

What to do if your house key won t turn in the lock spray the lock with lubricant to remove dirt and dust. Try to insert gently the key and apply some. If the key won t go into the lock ask yourself if the weather is cold enough for the lock to be frozen. Spray the door key with a graphite based lubricant.

If you can t find any wd 40 works as well. Repeat heating and inserting the key until the ice has melted. Key won t go all the way into door lock. When to call a locksmith.

In the future keep a lock de icer on hand. Outdoor locks can collect a lot of dirt and dust inside the lock.