My locks won't unlock with my key easily. I have to really work at it and it happened with both doors...

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But now one door won't unlock at all and neither will the trunk. I can never lock my doors and my car keeps getting broken into! How much should I expect to pay to have them fixed? Anything I can do myself?

Update:

My key is brand new, from the dealer and works the ignition just fine.

experiment_no_412 · Accepted Answer

Get a tube of powdered graphite and use it on the locks that should work and last quite a while...

dragon_hapki · Answer

It sounds like your key is worn out try a spare set of keys if they don't work then the locks are bad.Depending on how mechanical you are and how much money you want to spend you have a couple of options

1. go to a salvage yard and buy locks for the same year your car is 

2.buy brand new locks from a car parts store

James · Answer

u might have to get the locks changed but they make a lube for key and locks that might work. i dont know what its called but u might be able to find it at a hardware store where they make copies of keys.  I believe its graphite based

pknutson_sws · Answer

Try silicon lubricant spray, not WD-40. WD-40 attracts dirt and may work initially but cause buildup down the road.

jenlyn70 · Answer

get a can of WD-40 and spray in the locks.

nickolaus c · Answer

gimmie an idea of the year and model of the car you drive so i can get an idea what were working with...are they automatic locks?or just plain jane locks?holla back.@ my email,see what i can come up with!nc

Anonymous · Answer

see a locksmith...or listen to what "paul the pool guy" here tells ya to do. like spray in a bunch of crap and really gum up the works.... why would they break-in when it's unlocked...

LARRY R · Answer

whats the key look like now worn key?

cheezy · Answer

get a can of powdered graphite & spray it in

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My locks won't unlock with my key easily. I have to really work at it and it happened with both doors...

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