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

[kevin creason <kcreason77@xxxxxxxxx>]

There are two possible problems:
1) the key can't turn because of the insides of the
cylinders aren't allowing it.
2) the key can't turn because of the rods and locking
mechanisms are jammed.

It sounds like you have verified that it isn't #2.
However, you could get in the car, lock it and roll
down the windows, and reach through and try to unlock
it while you watch and try to assist.

#1 can be because of corrosion in the cylinder, worn
key, broken key, or foreign matter inside the
cylinder.

The first thing to do is to make sure that your key is
in good shape-- not worn, not bent, broken or
breaking.

Here are my thoughts. You know that it has been
modified from the original; do you know if it was
professionally done, or by owner? I have seen/heard
that some of the early cars were modified by owners
very poorly.
Unfortunately, you probably will need to have a lock
professional look at it, and very probably keyed
correctly and fresh code-cut keys.

--- gzapf <x86Daddy@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> 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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