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Old 01-31-2009, 09:10 AM
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Didn't find anything relevant in search.... Hatch will open via button however the key won't budge the lock. Any remedies or do I need to drill out the rivets and get another lock?
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i had the same problem last winter. try spraying some wd40 in the lock and on the key. just wiggle the key in and out a few times and it should be good. you also might want to try graphite lock lubricant, which can be found at autozone or homedepot.

i came across this too. http://www.instructables.com/id/How-...e-From-a-Penc/
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happened to me also. gonna try and lube my lock and see if i can fix this prob because the key hole is the only way im able to open my hatch since i did away with the electricals building a stripped out strip car
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Yeah car's been sitting for a bit. I thought the other day I had some spray silicone with the plastic straw extension and thought maybe stick that in there and spray the hell out of it. As it sits, key won't budge. I was afraid I'd twist the key off in there with too much force.
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Originally Posted by dhdenney
Yeah car's been sitting for a bit. I thought the other day I had some spray silicone with the plastic straw extension and thought maybe stick that in there and spray the hell out of it. As it sits, key won't budge. I was afraid I'd twist the key off in there with too much force.
ya im sure mine needs lubricated and is why i cant open it with a key. ive never used the key before because ive always used the button but now i have to use to key for the doors and hatch because ive done away with alot of electrical to build a super light-weight strip car




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