Gen 3 Keyhole problem

[to0muchtoan]

Hello, my Gen 3 camry's keyhole on both driver and passenger side is kind of sticky.
I can turn it to unlock on both sides but I can't turn it to lock. It just won't budge. Any suggestions?

[RningOnFumes]

spray some hardcore lubricant in the keyhole? Spray that area that clicks at the locking mechanism.

IE lubricate everyting. After things are loose, I would go back and add grease.

[Venom_5]

could be a bad key ... happened to me a couple of years ago - had a new copy made with the original

[touringcamry]

No, do not spray any kind of liquid lubricant inside a lock. It will make dirt stick to it and it can harden.

For keyholes and locks, you use graphite or graphite lubricant. Try taking a wood pencil and draw all over you key. Stick it in and work it around.

Napa sells this graphite lubricant called Lock-ease in a pressurized can. The liquid that comes out is a carrier for the graphite.

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WD40 is your friend.

[ASG14]

^ No, do NOT do that. Read below.

Originally Posted by touringcamry

No, do not spray any kind of liquid lubricant inside a lock. It will make dirt stick to it and it can harden.

For keyholes and locks, you use graphite or graphite lubricant. Try taking a wood pencil and draw all over you key. Stick it in and work it around.

Napa sells this graphite lubricant called Lock-ease in a pressurized can. The liquid that comes out is a carrier for the graphite.

Also, if you think your key is getting worn, you can bring your Registration to your local Toyota dealer, and fro around $8, they will make you a new key from your VIN.

[95WhiteCamry]

don't mean to threadjack but i have the same problem. oddly enough, the driver door is sticky while the passenger door just doesn't turn either way... weird.

could it still be a worn key or a bad lock?