My Key Broke Off In The Door Lock

Insert the tip of a pair of needle nosed pliers into the keyhole.

My key broke off in the door lock.

You have to be at work right now. To remove a broken key start by spraying a silicon spray into the lock which will lubricate it and make it easier for the broken key to slide out. Feel when the bolt is free from pressure while turning the pliers and open or unlock the door. The broken key can also actually cause damage to the lock.

Attempting to force open a jammed lock. There are a few things that may be helpful to collect for trying to remove the broken key from the lock. Key being turned when not fully inserted. You have an additional lock on the passenger side door and can access your car through there.

3 if a spare key is available try to pull the broken key straight out. You re in a hurry and turn the key too hard when locking the door. Older keys have weakened spots that cause breakage. Suddenly you re standing there with half the key in your hand and the other half stuck in the lock.

The reason why your key has broken and snapped in your lock will be any of the following. Then use a pair of needle nosed pliers to twist the cylinder so the lock is either locked or unlocked since the key part won t come out if it s halfway between the 2 positions. Most tweezers are inappropriately sized for this task and will just end up pushing the key farther into the keyway. If the key broke inside lock before the door was shut you ll be unable to lock the door thereby leaving your home car or office at a greater risk of theft.

Press or pull on the doorknob with the other hand so that there is as little pressure as possible on the lock s bolt. If the key broke off in lock after you ve closed the door you may be unable to reopen the door until the issue is resolved. If you have a duplicate key around congratulations. Say you broke your key off in the driver s side door.

Attempting to use an incorrect key. Insert a screwdriver into the lock and turn it back to its default vertical position. Holding the key whilst pushing the door open causing it to bend and then break. It s a frustrating experience.

When a key breaks off in the lock most people go right for the tweezers. Try to grip the broken key and pull it out.