central locking not working and now key spinning in lock

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richyrich1968
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central locking not working and now key spinning in lock

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Hi all,
My central locking gave up the ghost some time ago-works very occasionally in a random manner. The key also hasnt worked in the drivers door for some time. I took to unlocking using the passenger door but now this also has packed in-will just spin in the lock now wheraes before i could manage to make it 'catch'. Have tried WD40 in the locks to no avail!! Is the next step taking the internal door panel off? If i could make the C/L work would this be better? :cry:

Many thanks in advance

Richy
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Re: central locking not working and now key spinning in lock

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The key spinning in the lock is an antitheft device, and a right pain in the arse :frown:
I think just carry on squirting WD in there, have you got a spare key you can try in it?
You could also try dipping the key in oil and working it in the lock; I've used graphite powder in the past.
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richyrich1968
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Re: central locking not working and now key spinning in lock

Post by richyrich1968 »

hi,
thanx for the info. i have tried wd40 but seems to have little effect, although it locked remotely after i did this bizarrely!!
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