Posted by ddh staff on 8 9 2010 to tips.
Key stuck in door lock won t turn.
The teeth of the key lodge against the lock pins and even though the pin springs aren t very strong the pins can be unmovable.
Key stuck won t turn at all if the key has not turned at all then this is likely to be the wrong key or a badly cut worn or broken key.
Key stuck in your door lock.
Spray the door key with a graphite based lubricant.
After enough use you might find that your door lock has begun to stick making it difficult to put in turn or pull out your key.
This occurs when dust dirt grime and other buildup accumulates on the internal mechanisms that control the movement of the lock.
If you happen to have some spray lubricant in the car or the garage you can usually unstick the key fairly.
We ve had customers ask us from time to time what might be wrong with their door lock if the key won t come out of the cylinder after trying to unlock the door.
When a key gets stuck in a lock it s usually because the key or the lock mechanism needs lubrication.
Flip the key and open the door.
If that is the problem it is easy to fix.
Key stuck half turned or turns a little bit if the lock has partially turned prior to the key becoming stuck then this could be due to lock failure or incorrect operation of the lock.
Spray lubricant in the keyway.
Outdoor locks can collect a lot of dirt and dust inside the lock cylinder.
Hire a local automotive locksmith to come out and fix it if all else fails and still your key won t turn the ignition it s time to hire a locksmith.
You can spray a little dry lubricant in the lock to free up the plug so you can open the door.
That can cause the pins to get stuck in a partially raised position and prevent the plug from turning.
Spray lubricant like wd 40 makes a great assistant when attempting to retrieve a key stuck in a lock and most cans come with a tiny straw nozzle for getting into spaces as tight as a keyhole.
Do not remove the key and take it back out.
It may work only once.
If you get the key to turn the jammed ignition go straight to a locksmith to get it pulled and repaired.
