Door lock problem......
RXtony7
08-31-2002, 09:40 AM
Hey all,
Just wondering if anyone else has had this problem? I have a 98 Ranger, and my door locks on both sides are sticking when I try to unlock them from the outside with the key. Do I need to replace them or can I just spray some WD40 or some kind of other lubricant in them and hope that works.
Tony
Just wondering if anyone else has had this problem? I have a 98 Ranger, and my door locks on both sides are sticking when I try to unlock them from the outside with the key. Do I need to replace them or can I just spray some WD40 or some kind of other lubricant in them and hope that works.
Tony
DVSNCYNIKL
08-31-2002, 02:09 PM
Spray some in the keyholes and if you want to just make an added insurance, remove the inner door panels and spray the outside of the mechanism. That should have it completely lubricated.:D
RXtony7
08-31-2002, 07:06 PM
Thanks a lot I'll try that tomorrow.:smoker2:
jjs070470
03-22-2004, 08:59 PM
Spray some in the keyholes and if you want to just make an added insurance, remove the inner door panels and spray the outside of the mechanism. That should have it completely lubricated.:D
I have a '97 Ranger with the same exact problem. I tried spraying WD40 too but no sucess. I even had new keys made, but that didn't work either. Now I have to leave my truck unlocked all the time. Any other suggestions? Thanks..
John
I have a '97 Ranger with the same exact problem. I tried spraying WD40 too but no sucess. I even had new keys made, but that didn't work either. Now I have to leave my truck unlocked all the time. Any other suggestions? Thanks..
John
German Shepherd
03-24-2004, 08:10 PM
All my locks did this at about the same time.
What happened with me was the pins in the cylinder were not popping back into place but were staying partially up, hence cylinder no turn. I shot just a bit of lps2 (more lubricant than wd40) into the slot. What REALLY did the trick was to lube the key and insert it over and over. This causes the little pins to move somewhat as they are getting lubed. It took a lot of fussing (like 20 minutes!) but eventually I could hear the reluctant pins begin to snap into place properly. Then I gave the lock another squirt and it has run smooth as glass since.
I would not have had such a problem if I had addressed it sooner.
Hope this helps.
What happened with me was the pins in the cylinder were not popping back into place but were staying partially up, hence cylinder no turn. I shot just a bit of lps2 (more lubricant than wd40) into the slot. What REALLY did the trick was to lube the key and insert it over and over. This causes the little pins to move somewhat as they are getting lubed. It took a lot of fussing (like 20 minutes!) but eventually I could hear the reluctant pins begin to snap into place properly. Then I gave the lock another squirt and it has run smooth as glass since.
I would not have had such a problem if I had addressed it sooner.
Hope this helps.
es3153
04-10-2005, 07:39 PM
They make some stuff specifically for key locks that has Teflon in it. They should have some in the key section area of a Home Depot or lock smith. This stuff is good in the winter, too, keeps the locks from freezing up from condensation.
I've also used Tri-FLow, which I used to use on my motorcycle linkage cables to keep them moving.
The WD40 will eventually gum up from dirt and dust, which you really don't want to have happen.
I've also used Tri-FLow, which I used to use on my motorcycle linkage cables to keep them moving.
The WD40 will eventually gum up from dirt and dust, which you really don't want to have happen.
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