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Old 12-12-07, 08:52 PM
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sticky old RX3 locks how to repair?
i have a set of old locks for my rx3, the door locks are ok but the trunk lock is very sticky, key barley fits in.what can I do to get this working again?.


should i soak the lock in solvent?

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Old 12-12-07, 10:26 PM
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Pop the cover in back of the lock mechanism. Clean it with brake cleaner, add grease and be sure that the spring is in tack.
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the lock dosnt look like it comes apart or opens up its kinda sealed looking
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the whole trunk lock comes in 2 pieces (key cylinder and the actual lock mechanism) and are held together by 2 10mm bolts . Forget about taking the cover, just unbolt the mechanism and clean the back end. Be sure to mark it as you would do a hood for easy installation.
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I guess i mean the key cylinder its the one on the right of the pic.
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Powdered Graphite always freeed up sticky locks for me. I'd try that.
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