Disklok- do they actually work?

[Monty Python]

AutoExpress did a test on the silver one and got it off in less than 2 minutes.

http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&...

[s m]

I used one on my Mk2 Astra GTE 16v for the 3 fabulous years I owned it from 2000->2003 - daily driver, often parked in Telford car parks, no other security, never stolen or broken into.
I think the Mk2 Astra was one of the most stolen cars as well

I found the 'Tiger Repellent' that Poundland sell has been equally effective for the last few years I've been buying it as well - no sign of the stripey beasts

[All that jazz]

Resurrecting an old topic rather than starting a new thread.

Just wondering if any of the Disklok owners here have had issues with the key jamming in the lock when trying to unlock it? I bought one (silver, small size) about 2 months ago from their own website and have been having issues over the past few weeks with the key refusing to go fully into the lock when trying to unlock it. It goes about half way in then seems to stop and the key will only turn about half way round before jamming. It's been getting progressively worse and has reached the point now where it can take 5 mins of wiggling the key about before it will fully go in, then it will turn and unlock no problem. I've turned turning the key round but it makes no difference. I've been forced to stop using it as I'm fearing the day when the key will no longer go in and I'm unable to remove it. Not happy at all with the build quality nor having to fork it to send it back to them to be fixed/replaced.

[MissChief]

All that jazz said:

Resurrecting an old topic rather than starting a new thread.

Just wondering if any of the Disklok owners here have had issues with the key jamming in the lock when trying to unlock it? I bought one (silver, small size) about 2 months ago from their own website and have been having issues over the past few weeks with the key refusing to go fully into the lock when trying to unlock it. It goes about half way in then seems to stop and the key will only turn about half way round before jamming. It's been getting progressively worse and has reached the point now where it can take 5 mins of wiggling the key about before it will fully go in, then it will turn and unlock no problem. I've turned turning the key round but it makes no difference. I've been forced to stop using it as I'm fearing the day when the key will no longer go in and I'm unable to remove it. Not happy at all with the build quality nor having to fork it to send it back to them to be fixed/replaced.

WD40/some oil in the lock? Sounds like it's just become stiff?

[All that jazz]

MissChief said:

WD40/some oil in the lock? Sounds like it's just become stiff?

The destructions specifically say not to lubricate the lock on it.

[348jeff]

If your having trouble with the key see Q5 the FAQ on Diskloks on own website:

http://www.disklokuk.co.uk/faqs/

On a personal note....

Many years ago I took the family for a day out to Cadburys World and put my yellow disklok on. At the end of the day as we were walking back to the car it slowly dawned on me that Id not brought the key with me (lock was normally used for another car). 150 miles from home with tired kids on a hot day I rang the AA to see what they could do and was given the option of either a flatbed recovery home or if I agreed to waive any claim to damage to the steering wheel they would try and remove it in situ.

AA man turns up and reassures me it will be off in a jiffy......45 mins later he manages to do it but only after a few calls back to the technical centre for advice, an assortment of tools, chisels, noise and lots of effort, sweating etc so after seeing it done with my own eyes I'd say they are very difficult to remove and cant be done quietly.

[turbobloke]

B.J.W said:

If someone is determined to steal your car, they will.

I have a Disklok and hold the opinion that they act as a deterrent to opportunists. Based on the assumption that a car thief would want to be in and off as soon as possible, a Disklok is simply another barrier to overcome in addition to immobilisers/alarms etc. As such, cars without Diskloks present more tempting targets?

Agreed, and possibly beyond opportunists. I remember reading articles on the recent spate of BMW, Audi, RR thefts using the OBD port vulnerability that thieves go equipped (of course) but with hi-tech thieving kit - so a steering wheel device can be a useful deterrent.

[Buff Mchugelarge]

All that jazz said:

MissChief said:

WD40/some oil in the lock? Sounds like it's just become stiff?

The destructions specifically say not to lubricate the lock on it.

Rub a pencil all over the key then stick it in the lock a few times. The graphite will lubricate the lock without making it atractive to dust ( this is why manufactures tell you not to use oil).

[Motorrad]

MissChief said:

WD40/some oil in the lock? Sounds like it's just become stiff?

Never put WD40 or oil into any lock it will bugger them up eventually. Use graphite.

[jimPH]

Sorry for resurrecting an old thread, but looking at additional security.

Found this with removal in action, you can see where the weakness is.

https://youtu.be/X4jbXkqEKMk

Probably won't buy one at today's prices.

[SVS]

Motorrad said:

Never put WD40 or oil into any lock it will bugger them up eventually. Use graphite.

+1

Graphite works well, until it gets wet Moisture turns graphite powder into gunk that can jam the lock, IME.

I've found that a dry PTFE lubricant works best in locks, e.g. 3-in-1 Lock Dry Lube