whenever I try to unlock my car the key only wants to go in a certain distance. I have to fiddle around and turn it to get it in far enough to unlock. I'm afraid that some time i might not be able to get into my car. I am using a copied key, not the original. but it goes into the hatch release just fine. I haven't tried the passenger door, but I will tomorrow. If it is the lock, how hard are they to replace?

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yellow 86 Camaro LG4
Pioneer head unit
Kenwood speakers
Infinity Beta Digital 300 amp
2 Infinity Perfect 12s

 

Try shooting a little WD-40 in the keyhole. It will probably free it up.

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Mark Lock
- 86 IROC-Z - Torn down for 383/SuperRam T56 setup
- -= IROC Online =- - The site dedicated to the IROC-Z

 

Do not use WD-40 in the keyhole. WD-40 will attract dirt and gum up the lock later on. Go buy a $2-$3 bottle of graphite lubricant and use that. It won't attract the dirt and your lock will work much better.

Randy

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Randy
84 Trans AM LG4, 700R4 T-tops
1984 Z28 L69, 5 Spd, T-tops
"Don't sweat the petty things...Just pet the sweaty things"

 

I back Randy on this one! Keep WD40 outta there.


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-Tom P (Hot rodded 1986 Firebird 2.8l) from http://www.f-body.net/mailbag/3rd/3rd_mailbag.html message boards
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Well I tried the key in the passenger door today, and it went in perfectly. So I think it has something to do with the lock. Once I get the key in the lock it turns, its just getting it all the way into the lock that is the problem.

 

does this graphite lubricant work well on door locks? has anybody else used it on theirs?

 

I have the same problem with my drivers side door. Except on mine the key will go in just fine but then it wont turn. So I look like an *** when I go to the passenger side of my car to unlock my doors since the drivers side doesn't work. I was thinking about just switching the places of the two lock cylinders so that I don't have to deal with the broken one.

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89 Camaro RS 2.8 V6 auto
Exterior: White Interior: Black
T-tops, power-windows, locks, hatch.
Pioneer head unit and 4 way 6x9s.

 

Graphite lubricant is acutally a fine powder and designed specifically for use in locks.
Your local car parts store should carry it and the applicator resembles a tube of superglue, will go straight into the keyhole for 'squirting'.