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Old Sep 11, 2013
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Need help fixing door locks

So over the past year or so my ranger with manual lock has been giveing me ****. When i go to unlock my doors i have to wiggle the key and fight the lock to get it to unlock. what is the procedure to fix the locks
 
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Old Sep 11, 2013
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start by spraying the lock cylinders (key hole) with lubricant. while you're at it, spray the latches on the door.
 
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Old Sep 11, 2013
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well i feel pretty stupid for not thinking of that thanks for the help
 
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Old Sep 12, 2013
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If that doesn't free them up, autozone sells lock cylinders. I did mine after they finally quit working. Only downside is carrying 2 different keys for your vehicle.
 
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Old Sep 13, 2013
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so far wd 40 in the locks made them work again, thanks guys
 
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Old Sep 13, 2013
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You can always take the door panels off and grease the lock slides I did that a few weeks ago when mine were messing up and cause I got tired of opening the passenger side and reaching over to unlock the driver door lol
 
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They make a spray White Lithium Grease, you can spray in the spaces between things and get it done too !
 
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I bet that would have been easier lol. Ill have to keep that in mind next time they mess up
 
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Old Sep 13, 2013
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Originally Posted by condor123
so far wd 40 in the locks made them work again, thanks guys
Told ya lol
No problem
 
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