Key won't open door lock after winter.

[MrArcade]

Hi, we have a 2000 Hi-Lo. Last year the door locks worked fine. I cannot get the door unlocked now. The key won't turn at all. I sprayed some silicone spray in the locks but they won't turn. Any advice on how to get the door open?

 

[Shaihulud2090]

Try flipping your key. Sometimes the key is worn on one side and doesn't engage the lifters properly. Or try WD-40. Flush out the silicone. Let sit 30m then try rocking the key back and forth. If you're able to get it moving reapply the silicone.

 

[MrArcade]

The locks have an engraving of a key that shows which direction the cut side of the key should face. I will try the key again, but if it doesn't work is there a suggested way to get the door open? Is drilling the locks the best solution?

 

[MrArcade]

Hi, we have a 2000 Hi-Lo. Last year the door locks worked fine. I cannot get the door unlocked now. The key won't turn at all. I sprayed some silicone spray in the locks but they won't turn. Any advice on how to get the door open?

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I drilled the top lock since I knew it was locked, the door handle would not move. I was unsure if the "deadbolt" bottom lock was locked or not.
I drilled the top lock a little at a time until I could see a slot exposed in the back. The I used a screwdriver in that slot to rotate and unlock the door. Luckily the deadbolt was not locked.
Now I need to find a replacement door lock assembly.
I also need to drill and replace the locks on the door that opens into a table of sorts and has an outlet and water faucet inside.

 

[sam-HILO]

Just trying to help. If you have a second set of keys try the other key. DH just lubed all our locks with CLR. This is bought at Walmart in the gun dept. CLR cleans lubes and protects.

 

[sam-HILO]

Good you are getting your locks problem sorted out. I have extra water door lock keys. Send me a PM real soon with your name and address. I am leaving for a week of camping by my self. DH will mail the key to you.

 

[MrArcade]

PM sent.

Thank you so much!

Ron