# I would bet the locks are just frozen from long periods of non-use -->

Posted by Matt (93SE) on June 18, 2002 at 14:27:12:

In Reply to: I have two keys (neither the valet key) and both work for the driver's side door but not the trunk or passenger door. nm posted by Drew on June 18, 2002 at 14:10:35:

I've got an alarm on my car with remote trunk release.. I'll use my key in the trunk about once a year. when I do, the lock is inevitably frozen and I have to open the driver door and push the button.

to fix it, I removed the lock and sprayed some WD-40 in it and let it sock for about 15-20 minutes.. then I jsut stuck the key in it and played with it until it broke free and started working. then spray again with WD-40 and reinstall.

it's a pain in the butt, but it worked.

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- Thanks, I'll try that tonight and see if it works! Drew (93 SE 5-sp) 14:32:40 6/18/2002 (3)
  - don't remove the lock yet...if you spray some WD40 in the key hole and... Bret (89SE) 17:04:14 6/18/2002 (2)
    - HEY DO NOT EVER USE WD40 inside the lock Darrick (1990 Black SE) 23:15:54 6/18/2002 (1)
      - damn, good info...hope mine don't turn to gummy wax, its been years since I did it tho. n/m Bret (89SE) 18:09:07 6/19/2002 (0)

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: I've got an alarm on my car with remote trunk release.. I'll use my key in the trunk about once a year. when I do, the lock is inevitably frozen and I have to open the driver door and push the button. : to fix it, I removed the lock and sprayed some WD-40 in it and let it sock for about 15-20 minutes.. then I jsut stuck the key in it and played with it until it broke free and started working. then spray again with WD-40 and reinstall. : it's a pain in the butt, but it worked.