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tim_roberts



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Emergency key won't turn in lock

Just back from 4 weeks holiday to find the keyfob won't unlock the car, so tried to use the emrgency key but unable to turn the lock. Gave it a good spray with WD40 but no result.

Question: if I hold the key in a pair of pliers, how much force can I exert before it breaks?

Post #258716 30th Mar 2015 11:12 am
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taztastic



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Hmm, not much, the lock contains plastic parts, are you certain the key is the correct one, have you another fob you can try the other key from?

Post #258718 30th Mar 2015 11:14 am
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tim_roberts



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Yes, I have two fobs, both keys appear identical and neither will budge.

Post #258719 30th Mar 2015 11:20 am
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I would try something on the key then, go gently though, I suppose it's never been used and 5 years is a long time for it to sit doing nothing.
Maybe wise got others to try theirs no and again to keep it free.

Good luck Thumbs Up

Post #258721 30th Mar 2015 11:40 am
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SYFL2



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I would keep spraying a lubricant in not necessarily WD40 and give the lock a good old bash push and pull on the door,can't see what else there is to do.

Post #258726 30th Mar 2015 11:55 am
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tim_roberts



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Thanks, I'm in!

I sprayed a lot more WD40, and used a pair of pliers to rotate the key back and forth and it gradually started to loosen.

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SYFL2



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Long shot I wonder if heat from a hairdryer may help ?

Post #258728 30th Mar 2015 11:56 am
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SYFL2



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That's good to hear.

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