Local semi-retired locksmith advised several years ago that WD-40 was
the best "lubricant" for locks. I don't know if it affects a locks
longevity, but since then a squirt in my locks has solved all problems.
Gerry
On 3/25/2014 5:23 PM, Dan Penoff wrote:
Just order a new key from the dealer with your VIN. Cheap, and you'll be sure
that it's the right key.
NEVER, EVER put oil in a lock. You will make a mess of it for sure. Get a
tube of graphite from your local hardware store, or rub a pencil lead all over
the key (powered graphite works much better.)
Dan
On Mar 25, 2014, at 3:43 PM, Randy Bennell wrote:
On 25/03/2014 2:23 PM, Van Knutson wrote:
Just for shats & giggles, I, for the first time since buying the car 4 yrs ago,
put the spade key in the door instead of using electronic ingress as usual. It fit
but gave no inkling of turning / unlocking the car.
I confess testing the physical key in the door didn't occur to me @ time of
sale. Is it possible that, the tumbler had filled with crud after not being
penetrated in god knows how long (it was 10 yrs old when I bought it in 2009
and may never have been tested for all I know), or that the key / tumbler combo
was a mismatch from the getgo? I don't want to go around wantonly spraying
WD40 everywhere and really mess things up.
I am nervous in that I am one dead wristwatch battery away from being
permanently locked out of my car.
99 E 320
Maybe talk to a locksmith?
I had an issue with one of the deadbolts on my house and took it to a locksmith
with the intention of buying a new lock like it as I thought it was worn out.
They looked at it and suggested all that it really needed was good lubrication.
They sold me a small but expensive bottle of oil that they recommended and I
did what they suggested.
Has been several years now with no problems.
I should probably lube it again while I am remembering this.
No idea if some lesser oil (or Mobil1) would have done the trick but the advice
from the locksmith was free so I think I more than broke even.
He could just as easily have sold me a new $100 lock.
Randy
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