Key won't open door lock after winter.

MrArcade

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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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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.
 
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?
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 

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