Door lock stopped working

[nwtony]

Help please!

To cut along story shut, the lock to my drivers door wont turn with the key. To open it you have to unlock the passenger side and lean over. It's been a bit tricky for a few days and this morning finally stopped opening at all.

Anybody got any ideas - I was going to get some WD40 and spray it first but I'm not convinced its a lubrication issue, the key doesn't move the lock at all.

S2 02 elise btw.

Muchos gracias.

[bogie]

try some WD40 and wiggling the key around...also try moving the key back/forwards a tiny amount (1mm) from when its fully insert and then turning/wiggling gently...had this before on mine

[abz]

this is quite common on s2's. happens to mine very infrequently but is extremely annoying (and embarrasing when out!). a bit of WD40 normally does the trick. a little perserverence, just keep trying it, if ever it happens when you're out, and it'll usually work. just try not to force it - it won't open it and could damage it.

[enjybenjy]

Mine too. Like he says, WD40 round the edge of the lock, and then prise your nozzle into the flap and squirt away. The flap where the key goes in that is aiiiii

[nwtony]

Good news, our friend WD40 has come to the rescue. Now I come to think about it, this is the lock i put de-icer down a while back.....

Thanks for the advice.

[Andy T]

"They All Do That Sir"!

Had the same thing on mine. Bit of Lube, jobs a good 'un!

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