There is nothing more annoying than key that no longer works . And everyone knows, the locksmith is something super expensive. All the more so for a vehicle, quite simply because if it is necessary to replace a lock, it must be done for all the other doors of your Renault Fregate. So before calling a locksmith, let's see if there are not cheaper solutions by carrying out repairs yourself. For this, we will take a tour of the most usual problems and what will be the possible solutions to this concern.
The door lock of my Renault Fregate is completely blocked
You manage to insert your key entirely into the lock of the Renault Fregate, but impossible to rotate . In this case, a simple observation must be made. If this is the case on all locks, it is because the problem arises from the key, of course. If however this is the case only on one of the doors, it is obviously the lock which jams. In this case, the first thing to do is to insert WD40. This anti-seize is the most used in mechanics. Usually he solves more problems than you might think. It is also conceivable that a component has entered the lock and blocks its operation. In this case, a locksmith will be able to fix it for you. Ultimate solution, replace your lock…
The key no longer fits entirely in the door of the Renault Fregate
The concern could come from several factors. The first is that your key is bent. If so, you'd be hard pressed to open all the doors of this Renault Fregate. You can then try to straighten it gently. Also, it is conceivable that the lock is just dirty. You will then have to grease the lock or apply anti-seize like WD40. By dint of playing the key without forcing either, the lock should end up working. It is practically unthinkable that a solid component should fit into the lock, unless someone has tried to force it.
The key turns in the lock, but the Renault Fregate does not open
One of the first things to do is to infiltrate another door and try to boot it from the inside. If there too there is nothing to do, then the lock of the Renault Fregate is undeniably defective. You can try applying an anti-seize on the inside of the mechanism, but honestly there is little chance that it will work. Unfortunately, you only have one solution, call your locksmith.