Uh oh... Locks

[freakinbox]

Anyone know how much a set of locks for my car will cost since I don't want to replace just 1 and have 2 different keys. My drivers side tumbler is all siezed up and I need a handle anyways since it's cracked on the inside. But yea the passenger one is worse won't take the key in. I just took the driver side one apart and it's all full of salt and some rust so the key isn't doing anything...

[Milkster]

I had to replace locks on a chevy that i had a few years ago and all i did was take the locks to a locksmith with the spare key and they made the locks fit the key. But to answer your question, unfortunately i have no idea how much they will cost you.

[Flashmn]

Try using lock antifreeze oil and see how that remedies it.

[toyotaspeed90]

if you need, have a locksmith come out.... have him do 1 lock and key it like the rest of yours... toyota locks are fairly simple

[rezzle]

Try a molybdenum/graphite lube (dry lubricant).

It comes in aerosols now, I had the same troubles in my supra and it worked wonders.

[freakinbox]

I don't need a lock smith. I have the rumber out. It's just so jammed up with salt and is starting to rust I was just thinking of replacing all the tumblers in the car. besides I busted the little thing at the end because toyota thought it was cool to make the handle impossible to get through the hole with the little lock arm out and since I couldn't turn it...

[REN69]

Hey freakinbox.. if Chris still has the car and his keys.. you should buy his locks and ignition.

[freakinbox]

don't think he would still have it, I need a few parts anyways so I want to buy that gts in the fs forum, plus thats the full 4age conversion I will need

[94_Rolla_Guy]

i had to do an ignition cylinder and at that time i priced out a whole set from toyota i think it was $248 canadian

if i were you call around to some lock places and see if they can sell you a set definately be cheaper

[KnightX_AE86]

get power door locks =)
and shave that key hole

[karugs]

Take it out and have a locksmith clean it. Then once it's clean apply graphite on it, NOT WD40. That's a common problem with brass keys. WD40 is fine as it displaces water (if it's frozen) but as soon as you can, apply the graphite.

[freakinbox]

Originally Posted by freakinbox

besides I busted the little thing at the end

the thing that turns pulls and pushes the lock!

[TBayToyotaBoy]

I had exactly the same problems (fussy drivers-side lock, passengers-side seized completely) plus a seized trunk lock mechanism. Go to a good scrap yard (where they let you do the work yourself and charge minimal prices) and pay a locksmith the measly $17 per cylinder to have them re-keyed.

After they're in, keep using the lock de-icer/lubricant. Even in the summer, because water gets in. Use it about once a month (just a quick spray will do) and you'll never have problems again--unless the actuating rods seize too (like mine did)

[mickeyd]

Originally Posted by karugs

Take it out and have a locksmith clean it. Then once it's clean apply graphite on it, NOT WD40. That's a common problem with brass keys. WD40 is fine as it displaces water (if it's frozen) but as soon as you can, apply the graphite.

I worked for a dealer in Chicago, and had supplies to rekey lock cylinders, and cleaning the cylinders for the customer was a way to help them save money from buying a new one, and basicly it will be as good as new.

[freakinbox]

I pulled it all apart myself, have done it with the jetta but it was different. Cleaned it all but a couple springs for the slides are missing. I might see if toyota will sell me just the cylinder and I can redo it myself