Changing Locks

[CMF_crumpets]

Anyone changed all the locks within their Micra?

Having issues with barrells of drivers side and passenger side locks (as well as key lock over petrol tank) regardless of key used.

Is it worth sourcing all 5 locks (both doors, boot, petrol cap and ignition barrel) from wreckers or is it possible to have them repaired?

Never done anything like this in the past

 

[CMF_turbo march-rolling shell]

crumpets WROTE:

"Anyone changed all the locks within their Micra?<BR><BR>Having issues with barrells of drivers side and passenger side locks (as well as key lock over petrol tank) regardless of key used.<BR><BR>Is it worth sourcing all 5 locks (both doors, boot, petrol cap and ignition barrel) from wreckers or is it possible to have them repaired? <BR><BR>Never done anything like this in the past

yes. a locksmith will be able to re-key them.

 

[CMF_qwerty132]

Hey,

Try spraying some Selleys RP7 stuff in them and then unlock/lock a few times..
I have havent done it myself but Ive seen someone do it and it made them heaps better.

qwerty132

 

[CMF_littlebear]

I have always used graphite powder.

 

[CMF_xsoarerx]

would that stuff work if...

i bent my car key, dont have a spare so i bent it back as best i could, got another key cut off it. this key opens the doors with a slight bit of jiggling but wont turn the ignition at all.

what ya reckon?

 

[CMF_littlebear]

So the original key operated all locks but the copy won't do the ignition? If this is the case see Turbo's comment You'll be right with a good locksmith.

 

[CMF_xsoarerx]

bingo... yeah... thats what the Mr. min. man said as well...

 

[CMF_qwerty132]

littlebear WROTE:

"I have always used graphite powder.

Yer thats what I told him to use but rp7 was the nearest stuff available at the time...
Plus rp7 wont make a mess/ you key gets dirty each time til it works the powder through. lol