Spare Tire Lock
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Spare Tire Lock
I tried unlocking my spare tire with my ignition key as the instructions say to do and the key doesn't fit. It goes about half way in and then won't go any further. I tried spraying WD40 in the lock and it didn't help. ANyone have the same problem? Any thoughts on how to fix this without having to go to the dealer? Thanks for all your help!
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I tried unlocking my spare tire with my ignition key as the instructions say to do and the key doesn't fit. It goes about half way in and then won't go any further. I tried spraying WD40 in the lock and it didn't help. ANyone have the same problem? Any thoughts on how to fix this without having to go to the dealer? Thanks for all your help!
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I said lightly....he should have 2 of them...lol
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i sprayed mine down good and plenty with PB blaster and let it sit for about an hour...that x3 i got it out...ive been tempted to just leave it out because thats the last thing i need is to be dealin with that thing in a situation
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From: mississauga ont.
They normal,y only cause problems in snow areas to keep it working in spring & fall remove clean it by flushing it with WD40 or sim. put back in and put grease on the back of it under the bumper to keep salt and water out and in winter spray WE40 in lock a few times
Found this to work well no problems in 4 years getting it to work
also should lower spare tire in spring and wash out salt & sand build up in spare tire
As your down there give a good rinse to the fuel system mod. box on the frame ahead of tire also spray with lube .
safes a lot of problems if all it clean and lubed
Found this to work well no problems in 4 years getting it to work
also should lower spare tire in spring and wash out salt & sand build up in spare tire
As your down there give a good rinse to the fuel system mod. box on the frame ahead of tire also spray with lube .
safes a lot of problems if all it clean and lubed
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Thanks guys, but mine IS NOT coming out with the key.
Tried soaking it repeatedly with penetrating oil for a week. The key goes in, but it won't turn.
I'm assuming that I can't punch it through to remove because that would just be too easy.
I'm sure if I removed the bumper that I could cut it off from the backside, but would rather not do that.
Anybody else have any suggestions?
Tried soaking it repeatedly with penetrating oil for a week. The key goes in, but it won't turn.
I'm assuming that I can't punch it through to remove because that would just be too easy.
I'm sure if I removed the bumper that I could cut it off from the backside, but would rather not do that.
Anybody else have any suggestions?
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They normal,y only cause problems in snow areas to keep it working in spring & fall remove clean it by flushing it with WD40 or sim. put back in and put grease on the back of it under the bumper to keep salt and water out and in winter spray WE40 in lock a few times
Found this to work well no problems in 4 years getting it to work
also should lower spare tire in spring and wash out salt & sand build up in spare tire
As your down there give a good rinse to the fuel system mod. box on the frame ahead of tire also spray with lube .
safes a lot of problems if all it clean and lubed
Found this to work well no problems in 4 years getting it to work
also should lower spare tire in spring and wash out salt & sand build up in spare tire
As your down there give a good rinse to the fuel system mod. box on the frame ahead of tire also spray with lube .
safes a lot of problems if all it clean and lubed
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All the above information is good stuff. But I would recommend using a prodluct called Lock Ease. It's an oil with graphite in it. WD40 is fine, but has a tendency to hold on to any dirt that gets in there.
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there is a flat bar on the back of the lock that will align with a slot cut into the bumper, so you should be able to pry the lock out. If you look behind the bumper you might be able to see the lock from the back
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After reading this thread, I've never had to use my spare (knock on wood) or thought of even checking it.
I removed the lock easily (a bit rusted), but it came out fine. Inserted the "tool" after assembling and was able to wind down the spare. The outside "exposed" rim of the tire has accumulated some rust due to 5 years, but overall the process worked out well.
Thanks for the small but very helpful reminder fellas
I removed the lock easily (a bit rusted), but it came out fine. Inserted the "tool" after assembling and was able to wind down the spare. The outside "exposed" rim of the tire has accumulated some rust due to 5 years, but overall the process worked out well.
Thanks for the small but very helpful reminder fellas
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After reading this thread, I've never had to use my spare (knock on wood) or thought of even checking it.
I removed the lock easily (a bit rusted), but it came out fine. Inserted the "tool" after assembling and was able to wind down the spare. The outside "exposed" rim of the tire has accumulated some rust due to 5 years, but overall the process worked out well.
Thanks for the small but very helpful reminder fellas
I removed the lock easily (a bit rusted), but it came out fine. Inserted the "tool" after assembling and was able to wind down the spare. The outside "exposed" rim of the tire has accumulated some rust due to 5 years, but overall the process worked out well.
Thanks for the small but very helpful reminder fellas
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I was able to bend the bars out at first with a slotted screwdriver and then bend them the rest of the way with my fingers, then the lock just fell out. Problem solved.
Thanks for the tip.
I should also add that danorules is probably correct as well. I didn't try it his way, but once I got it out I could see that there really isn't much holding the lock in place.
Thanks guys.
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