There is nothing more annoying than key that no longer works . And everyone knows that locksmithing is very expensive. In particular on an automobile, because if it is necessary to change a lock, you will have to do it on all the other doors of your Citroen Traction 11. So before having a locksmith quote, let's see if there is any not cheaper methods by carrying out repairs yourself. For this, we will take a look at the most common malfunctions and what are the potential solutions to this malfunction.door-lock-problem-Citroen-Traction-11

The door lock on my Citroen Traction 11 is completely blocked

You manage to insert your key entirely into the lock of the Citroen Traction 11, but impossible to rotate . In this case, it is necessary to make a very simple control. If this is what is happening with all of your locks, it is because the malfunction is with the key, naturally. If, however, this is only the case on one door, it is obviously the lock that blocks. So the first thing to do is to introduce WD40. This anti-seize agent is the most used in mechanics. Usually it solves more dysfunctions than one can imagine. It is also conceivable that an element has inserted itself into the lock and is preventing its proper functioning. In this case, a locksmith will be able to fix it for you. Ultimate solution, change your lock ...

The key no longer fits fully in the door of the Citroen Traction 11

The malfunction could come from several factors. The first is that your key is bent. If this is correct, you will have difficulty opening all the doors of this Citroen Traction 11. You can also try to straighten it gently. Also, it is possible that the lock is just cluttered. You will then have to oil the lock or apply anti-seize such as WD40. By dint of turning the key without forcing either, the lock should eventually work. It's practically impossible for a strong element to get into the lock, unless someone has tried to force it.

The key turns in the lock, but the Citroen Traction 11 does not open

One of the first things to do is to enter through another door and try to open it from the inside. If there is nothing to be done here too, then the lock of your Citroen Traction 11 is undeniably damaged. You can always put an anti-seize agent in the system, but honestly there's little chance that it will work. Unfortunately, you only have one solution, call your locksmith.