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Old 04-02-16, 05:36 PM
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can't put key in lock

Just picked up a FD with a rebuilt title due to theft. The keys will not go into the door lock so i can not unlock or lock the doors. I use to be able to put it in the passenger side but it wouldn't turn.

Is it possible to just pick up a keyless entry system and use that to unlock the door?
Are the key locks rebuildable?

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Old 04-02-16, 07:09 PM
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If it was under a theft thats probably your problem, they door locks were probably jammed with a screwdriver or something. Keyless entry is possible on any car with power locks, but it costs more to get it and have it installed than fixing or replacing the stock locks
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I'd look into getting all the locks changed on the car.
Put up an Ad and ask for the whole she-bang.
I've changed the locks out on almost all of the cars I got.(they were FC's but that shouldn't be much of a problem.)

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The outer key cylinders had small plastic "sliding door" covers on them from the factory. They were notorious for breaking off and making it hard to get the key in. Might be your problem. If it is, and you're old like me, get some cheater reading glasses a small pick and needle-nose pliers. It's a fairly simple job to pull them out.

Adding keyless entry to the car was problematic and IIRC, needed the actuator from a RHD model.
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Originally Posted by misterstyx69
I'd look into getting all the locks changed on the car.
Put up an Ad and ask for the whole she-bang.
I've changed the locks out on almost all of the cars I got.(they were FC's but that shouldn't be much of a problem.)

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Will do. Did you use to be on the mazdaspeedforum? with a speed 6?

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The outer key cylinders had small plastic "sliding door" covers on them from the factory. They were notorious for breaking off and making it hard to get the key in. Might be your problem. If it is, and you're old like me, get some cheater reading glasses a small pick and needle-nose pliers. It's a fairly simple job to pull them out.

Adding keyless entry to the car was problematic and IIRC, needed the actuator from a RHD model.
Thanks for the help yet again! i pulled the lock out the car and was able to clean out all those plastic bits that were inside. The lock works perfectly now! Appreciate the help
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i would just look for a whole new lock setup and swap it via that way
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