E-Reg 250D Boot Lock

[rwa]

Hello folks,

This has probably been answered many times before.

I can no longer unlock the boot, I push the primary key into the lock, but cannot turn the key in the lock, I have a feeling the lock is knackered, I've already tried WD40, what else can I try?

 

[television]

WD40 is not good in locks as it dries out making the pins or levers stick.
I would get a tin of lighter fuel and squirt it in the lock several times (will not hurt plastic or paint). Failing this I think it will need a new barrel. MB or locksmiths sell the correct grease, but wash it out before using the grease

Malcolm

 

[rwa]

Thanks for that, I'll give that a try tomorrow, if I get chance.

 

[tom7035]

I've read on the forum somewhere about using the wife's vibrator against the key while 'wiggling' it in the lock can often work wonders. If you don't have a wife, maybe something like an electric razor would be available?
This is not a joke by the way, it's been used on stuck ignition switches to free them so the barrel could be removed. Worth a try?

 

[television]

I've read on the forum somewhere about using the wife's vibrator against the key while 'wiggling'




What do you do if your wife is happy without a vibrator ?

Malcolm

 

[tom7035]

Do what I do now Malcolm - go to the pub, she lives with her boyfriend!
P.S. I should add, in my signature read 'partner's' for 'wife's'!

Cheers, Tom.

 

[television]

Sorry Tom that I am so dry, I only have half a wife and drink does not like me. You have a 1955 citroen cant think what that is like. I have had a ID19, DS21,DS23. and 8 CX's saffari's.

Malcolm