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Boot Won't Lock
Posted: Fri Jun 29, 2012 6:26 pm
by Risocco
Hey gang, bit of an odd one. My boot won't lock now. Put the key in, try to turn it and nothing happens? Won't move the barrel at all?
Obviously not applied much force as I don't wanna snap the key off, esp as I have 1 key for every lock.
Any ideas please chaps?
Re: Boot Won't Lock
Posted: Fri Jun 29, 2012 9:58 pm
by james butler
tried a bit o wd40 in the lock?
also if the boots not shut properly i dont think it will let you lock it.
Re: Boot Won't Lock
Posted: Sat Jun 30, 2012 12:02 am
by MacColl
Yes work in some penetrating oil in there and it should loosen off. Had this previously with two other VW's just gets gunked up.
Re: Boot Won't Lock
Posted: Fri Jul 20, 2012 8:45 pm
by Risocco
Cheers boys, finally got round to this today. All working again.
Re: Boot Won't Lock
Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2012 1:43 pm
by Nate
NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO! you shouldn't use oil to lubricate a lock. the oil will attract dirt and kill the lock. if it's not used regularly (as many boots aren't) it will seize up quicker. locks should be lubricated with graphite. you can buy it very cheaply, or you can do it by "colouring in" the edges of the key with a soft pencil and working it it and out of the lock