Key won't turn in the lock: causes and fixes in Santa Coloma de Cervelló

¿Qué está pasando?

When a key stops turning, the issue is usually inside the euro cylinder.

Causas más probables

• Dry or dirty cylinder

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  Dust and lack of lubrication jam the pins.

• Misaligned bolt

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  The door has shifted and the bolt no longer enters straight.

• Bad key copy

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  A cheap copy wears the cylinder in months.

• Worn old cylinder

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  Over 15 years. Also bumping risk.

Pasos de diagnóstico

1. 1

   Try the original key

   If you have the factory key, use that.

2. 2

   Lubricate with graphite powder

   Never use WD-40: it attracts dust.

   ⚠ Parada de seguridad: No oil or kitchen grease.
3. 3

   Check alignment

   See if the bolt enters centred in the strike plate.

4. 4

   If the key won't enter, stop

   Don't force it: it can break inside.

   ⚠ Parada de seguridad: Forcing = broken key inside.

Cuándo llamar a un profesional

If the key won't budge at all, call a locksmith.

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