88_AHB
Well-Known Member
Hey all,
So this is a new one for me. I went to unlock my trunk with the key and initially it would not turn to unlock/unlatch. My car has a trunk popper I hit that and the trunk opens just fine. Once open, I looked at the lock assembly I didn't see anything broken or jammed. I lubricated the lock cylinder etc. The same result, If I fiddle with the key for several minutes it will turn and unlock but it's a rare occasion. Beyond lubricating which didn't seem to have any effect, what other steps should I take? Replace the lock cylinder? I realize they're 30+ years old and prefer not to have a different key or get this one matched. Thanks
So this is a new one for me. I went to unlock my trunk with the key and initially it would not turn to unlock/unlatch. My car has a trunk popper I hit that and the trunk opens just fine. Once open, I looked at the lock assembly I didn't see anything broken or jammed. I lubricated the lock cylinder etc. The same result, If I fiddle with the key for several minutes it will turn and unlock but it's a rare occasion. Beyond lubricating which didn't seem to have any effect, what other steps should I take? Replace the lock cylinder? I realize they're 30+ years old and prefer not to have a different key or get this one matched. Thanks