Door lock problem

[NickClubb86]

I searched for a solution, but couldn't find the same problem anywhere. My brother and I both have 93 Talons, and they both have the same door lock problem. They lock and unlock normally with the flapper switches on the inside, but the driver side door will not unlock using the key. When you push the key into the lock it feels normal, but the key will not turn at all, so you have to walk around to the passenger side to unlock the car, which is very irritating.

Anybody know how this could be fixed?

 

[fwddsmtsi]

i have a 93 tsi as well, mine also has this issue, i am sure it is the tumblers worn from x amount of times it was used, needs a new lock on driverside

 

[NickClubb86]

I would really rather not replace my locks

I wonder if I could install a key fob and just not worry about unlocking the doors with keys. Can an aftermarket keyfob or something comparable be set up on a 1G fairly easily?

 

[Side_Show]

you could take door lock cylinder to a locksmith and have him rekey it.

 

[Heartless]

Be carefully doing this and you are at fault if you break off a key in the lock. I've always had success spraying pb-blaster or wd-40 in the lock and wiggle the key back and forth (not really hard so you'd snap the key but just a little pressure and you'll feel after a few attempts to start to move), repeating this multiple times has always freed up locks for me on alot of cars in the past. Just make sure your carefully as you could break a key off, this is also assuming you have the right key for the door... Once it works make sure you follow up with some graphite lube to keep it from sticking again.

 

[Auto RS T]

More than likely one or more of the keyways is frozen. I've fixed a few of these.

You can remove the lock cylinder from the door handle and dissemble it yourself. Breakdown the cylinder and remove the keyways without losing the springs and keeping the keyways in order, it takes some patience but can be done. Clean any debris and lubricate the cylinder (dry graphite).

Breakdown: (before cleaning)

 

[Tyeler18]

More than likely one or more of the keyways is frozen. I've fixed a few of these.

You can remove the lock cylinder from the door handle and dissemble it yourself. Breakdown the cylinder and remove the keyways without losing the springs and keeping the keyways in order, it takes some patience but can be done. Clean any debris and lubricate the cylinder (dry graphite).

Breakdown: (before cleaning)

This.

Just pull the lock out, disassemble the cylinder and clean all the components. It's a common 1g problem for the driver door tumblers to be wore out/frozen, I haven't had a single 1g that hasn't had this.

 

[92AWDHX40]

I took mine apart and had a locksmith make me a key 20 bucks and a bit of elbow grease.

 

[NickClubb86]

I tried the wd40/wiggle trick and had no luck. I did notice that the little flap which opens when you insert the key is always open, and the lock feels much looser than the other side. That pile of parts looks pretty intimidating but maybe one of these days I'll get brave and try to take it apart. Thanks for the responses btw!

 

[Auto RS T]

The flap is open most likely because the spring that holds it closed may be broken. If you look in my picture above you can see that same spring is broken in the picture. Over time, that would allow inside the cylinder to corrode and the keyways to get stuck up (why is feels loose).

I'd say it definitely needs to be taken apart or completely replaced to resolve the issue. Goodluck!

 

[triston2469]

Be carefully doing this and you are at fault if you break off a key in the lock. I've always had success spraying pb-blaster or wd-40 in the lock and wiggle the key back and forth (not really hard so you'd snap the key but just a little pressure and you'll feel after a few attempts to start to move), repeating this multiple times has always freed up locks for me on alot of cars in the past. Just make sure your carefully as you could break a key off, this is also assuming you have the right key for the door... Once it works make sure you follow up with some graphite lube to keep it from sticking again.

Thats awesome. I will have to try that in the morning when i wake up as mine has the same issue. I never would have thought of that. I am glad I decided to read this thread. I was thinking I was going to have no choice but to replace my door lock. My trunk also has this issue but its kinda intermittant.

 

[Heartless]

It does take a fair amount of time and patience but I've had countless locks free up by doing this. Not saying it will work for every lock but its worth a shot if you don't want to pull the lock (not really that hard) and replace/rebuild it. If anything, hopefully it will at least help your trunk lock out.

 

[triston2469]

yup i agree. I figure worst case im only out some WD-40 and some time, and im always willing to spend time with my car.