Date: Fri, 29 Nov 2002 19:10:13 +0000 (UTC) From: "SimonJ" <Menopsam.net> Subject: Re: 9000 Key doesnt turn in door locks...
"CapitalBC" <capitalbcnopsamcom> wrote in message news:20021129011647.26114.00000250nopsami.aol.com... > 1993 9000 Aero is the car in question. The electric locking works fine, when I > can get the key to turn. My problem is its been taking more and more > "fiddling" with the key to get it to turn in the drivers side door. I didnt > want to lube the lock fearing wet lube would attract dirt. Should I spray it > w/ a dry lube, or could the problem be wea?r either on the key or in the lock > itself. Weather has been wet & cold, key enters the lock fine so I dont think > freezing is an issue. > Thanks in advance for any help, > Brian C > Hagerstown md > lube it, the tumblers are probably sticking due to lack of use, if you use your electric locking most of the time. Spray it with WD40, then work the key in and out a few times to free it off.