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slimjim2525 Senior Enthusiast

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As it says I'm locked out of my truck. The key fobs do nothing, and putting the key in the door lock does nothing, it will not budge. I'm stumped. I just used the truck 2 days ago no problem. WTF??

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putting the key in the door lock does nothing, it will not budge

 

I can understand the key fobs doing nothing, But how on earth does the key not open the door lock? Have you used the key in the lock before?

slj2008 Senior Enthusiast

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Did you wash it ???? hair dryer, lock deicer . check battery in key fob . I spray mind with WD-40 , 2 or 3 times a year. good luck

sahls01gmc Senior Enthusiast

sahls01gmc

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WD-40 on the lock. Since you don't use it, I bet it has become stuck. I know that has happened to me before. Now I try to use the key to unlock the door once a month.

slimjim2525 Senior Enthusiast

slimjim2525

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The battery was completely dead in the truck. I sprayed the key lock with WD-40 and eventually it broke free and I could get in. Replaced the battery in the truck, and both key fobs, good to go now. Thanks.

sahls01gmc Senior Enthusiast

sahls01gmc

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Good deal! Now that it has happened, you'll be more likely to try the key every now and then. It has saved me for sure.

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Colossus Senior Enthusiast

Colossus

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Use some good lock lube in there. WD40 works in a pinch but use the lock lube that is designed for locks to keep it maintained.

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