Nothing is as annoying as key that no longer works . And everyone knows it, the locksmith is something super expensive. All the more so for an automobile, because if a lock has to be replaced, it must be done for all the other doors of the Renault Espace. So before getting quotes from a locksmith, let's see if there aren't some cheaper methods of doing repairs on your own. For this, we will take a tour of the most common dysfunctions and what are the possible solutions to this dysfunction.
The lock on the door of my Renault Espace is completely blocked
You manage to insert your key all the way to the back of the Renault Espace lock, however impossible to rotate . In this case, we must make a simple observation. If this is the case with all the locks, it is because the problem is with the key, of course. If, on the other hand, this is only the case on one of the doors, it is of course the lock that blocks. So the first thing to do is insert WD40. This anti-seize agent is the most used in mechanics. Usually it resolves more problems than you might think. It is also likely that an element has entered the lock and is preventing its proper functioning. In this case, a locksmith will be able to fix it for you. Ultimate solution, change the lock ...
The key no longer fits fully in the Renault Espace door
There are several reasons for the malfunction. First, it's that your key is bent. If this is the case, you would have difficulty opening all the doors of your Renault Espace. You can also try to straighten it gently. Also, it is possible that the lock is only dirty. In this case, you must grease the lock or apply anti-seize compound such as WD40. By turning the key without forcing too much, the lock should eventually work. It's almost impossible for a solid object to get into the lock, unless someone has tried to force it.
The key turns in the lock, however the Renault Espace does not open
The first thing to do is to enter through another door and try to prime it from inside. If there too nothing happens, then the Renault Espace lock is undeniably defective. You can try to get an anti-seize agent inside the mechanism, but unfortunately there is little chance that this will work. Unfortunately, you only have one solution, go to your locksmith.