door locks
door locks
I can't get the key into the door lock cylinders any more. Several applications of powdered graphite helped for awhile, but now the key goes in halfway & that's it ! Is there a remedy, or do I need to replace the cylinders ? How much trouble & expense is it to replace the cylinders ? I don't really care if they are keyed the same as ignition.
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Q451990
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- Car: 1990 Q45 - 118K, 2022 Toyota 4 Runner, 2004 Frontier M/T - 108K, 2012 Xterra (Mom's), 2023 Rogue (Inlaws)
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You might check to see if your key is badly worn... especially on the tip - if so a new $25-30 aftermarket key may solve your problem. Typically the ignition switch is more of a common problem than the door locks, but they fail too. If the silicone spray fix doesn't hold - you may be able to have a good locksmith rebuild them (replace the wafers that act as pins) in the locks. Check for someone who does a decent number of high end locks that use the wafer keys. The parts for an entire new lockset is on the $400 range plus I'm sure at least two hours of labor. Definately worth trying a new key first. I had one locksmith tell me that the best lubricant is WD-40 for wafer locks, but I'm still not completely convinced.
Heath
Heath
Q451990 wrote:Did you remove the new locks, or are they still in the salvage yard? Might be a good deal for someone needing a new lockset.
Heath
They are still in the car which is resting on a friends property (sans VH45DE and transmission).
I still have all 5 keys for it too.I was thinking of keeping it for myself or selling it to a deserving NICO member.
Fred...
