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Old Jul 18, 2019 | 05:54 PM
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i just got this coupe limited on 4th of july.
when trying to turn the key to open the door, it does not turn. solid.
what can i do?
thanks
yes, i can open it with the remote, but would like to do it mechanically, as is supposed to do.
 
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Old Jul 18, 2019 | 11:51 PM
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I have to jiggle mine a little. Maybe a little lube. Does the key open and lock the glove box ?
 
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Old Jul 19, 2019 | 12:05 AM
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yes
will try some lube.
has anybody faced this?
if so, what lube?
 
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Old Jul 19, 2019 | 01:39 AM
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I use WD40 , but there are lubes just for locks.
 
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Old Jul 19, 2019 | 01:40 AM
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thanks.
 
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Old Jul 20, 2019 | 12:54 AM
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but, has anybody faced this situation? thats what i would like to learn. and if so, how was fixed.
and what if the battery of the key dies and cant open the door to start the engine?
thats why my concern.
 
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Old Jul 20, 2019 | 12:55 AM
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and the other door has no opening for the key!
 
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Old Jul 20, 2019 | 08:12 AM
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thanks Maggy.
wd40 did the job.
the way to start is the simplest, and it worked!
end of the story.
 
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Old Jul 20, 2019 | 10:28 AM
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Have you tried KY Jelly, that should open ALL locks!!!!
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Old Jul 20, 2019 | 10:48 AM
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thank you for the idea. . will get it and keep for whenever i need it again.
 
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Old Jul 20, 2019 | 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by phil alvirez
thank you for the idea. . will get it and keep for whenever i need it again.
Glad the WD40 worked! I would wait a few days or a week and consider putting a dry lube into the keyhole after the WD40 evaporates. I like the DuPont Teflon Lock Lubricant. Link below. It's a dry lubricant and once the carrier evaporates, the Teflon powder coating is left to keep everything working smoothly. A dry lube might not attract dust/dirt like a wet lube would.

Amazon: DuPont Teflon Easy Entry Lock Lubricant Amazon: DuPont Teflon Easy Entry Lock Lubricant
 
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Old Jul 20, 2019 | 11:56 AM
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I have to agree with KeithTexas. WD40 gets gummy overtime. It does work but you will have to reapply every 6 months to a year. The Teflon sprays work great.
 
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Old Jul 20, 2019 | 12:40 PM
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great advice. am ordering it right now.
thanks a lot.
 
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