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Neither key will insert into the driver's door lock cylinder- hose out w/ WD40?

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Old Dec 27, 2012 | 09:41 AM
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Default Neither key will insert into the driver's door lock cylinder- hose out w/ WD40?

In a bit of a pickle as I can't lock my car... I think both keyfobs need new batteries and/or programming (working on this from the search here), but more importantly as a failsafe, neither key will insert into the driver's door. They go in a few millimeters, but no angle will slide in with normal force. Cerberus66 says he didn't use the keyhole, so it may be gummed up. If that's the case, what are my best options? The bezel around the entire driver's side is a bit loose, so the card may be coming off anyway to tighten this up.
 
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Old Dec 27, 2012 | 12:33 PM
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Try aerosol graphite spray from any hardware store.

Also for your fobs, open them up and clean the button contact areas on the circuit board with isopropyl alcohol. Also clean the carbonized rubber disks behind the rubber buttons with alcohol. That usually brings them back.
 
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Old Dec 27, 2012 | 03:34 PM
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And of course get yourself some new batteries
 
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Old Dec 28, 2012 | 01:03 AM
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Try aerosol graphite spray from any hardware store.

Also for your fobs, open them up and clean the button contact areas on the circuit board with isopropyl alcohol. Also clean the carbonized rubber disks behind the rubber buttons with alcohol. That usually brings them back.
The aerosol graphite spray in the keyhole did it! Works like a charm for $5. I dig the power windows and top function with this. I also cleaned both fobs and got one working, but sounds like I'll need to program the other one next as it's a replacement (got yours or someone's instructions for that already on here). Just glad I can lock the car now... The headlight feature is cool.

Batteries are good so far!
 
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