Nothing is as annoying as key that no longer works . And everyone knows, the locksmith is something very expensive. Especially on a vehicle, because if you need to change a lock, you must do so on all the other doors of your Opel Rekord Caravan. So before you call a locksmith, let's see if there aren't cheaper procedures by doing repairs on your own. For this, we will take a tour of the most frequent problems and what can be the possible solutions to this concern.
The door lock on my Opel Rekord Caravan is completely blocked
You manage to insert your key fully into the lock of the Opel Rekord Caravan, however impossible to rotate . In this situation, a very simple check must be made. If this is the case on all locks, it is because the problem must come from the key, of course. If nevertheless this is the case only on one of the doors, it is of course the lock that blocks. So the first thing to do is put on WD40. This anti-seize is the most used in the automotive sector. In general it solves more problems than you might think. It is also possible that a component has entered the lock and prevents its operation. In this situation, a locksmith can fix it for you. Ultimate solution, change your lock…
The key no longer fits completely in the door of the Opel Rekord Caravan
The concern can arise from several factors. The first is that your key is bent. If this is the case, it will be difficult for you to open all the doors of your Opel Rekord Caravan. You can also try to straighten it gently. Also, it is possible that the lock is only congested. In this case you will have to lubricate the lock or insert anti-seize like WD40. By turning the key without forcing too much, the lock should end up working. It is almost unthinkable that a solid component should enter the lock, unless a person has tried to force it.
The key turns in the lock, however the Opel Rekord Caravan does not open
The first thing to do is to infiltrate another door and try to start it from the inside. If there too nothing happens, then the lock of your Opel Rekord Caravan is actually defective. You can try applying an anti-seize in the system, but unfortunately there is little chance that it will work. Unfortunately, you only have one solution, call your locksmith.