There is nothing more unpleasant than a key that no longer works . And everyone knows, the locksmith is something super expensive. In particular on a vehicle, because if you have to change a lock, you must do so on all the other doors of your Smart Crosstown. So before getting a quote from a locksmith, let's see if there are less expensive solutions by doing repairs yourself. For this, we will take a tour of the most usual problems and what are the possible solutions to this concern.problem-lock-door-Smart-Crosstown

The door lock on my Smart Crosstown is completely locked

You manage to insert your key entirely into the lock of the Smart Crosstown, but impossible to rotate . In this situation, a very simple check must be made. If this is what happens on all of the locks, it is because the problem came from the key, of course. If, on the other hand, this is only the case on one of the doors, it is obviously the lock that gets stuck. So the first thing to do is insert WD40. This anti-seize is widely used in the automotive sector. Generally it solves more problems than one can imagine. It is also possible that an element has entered the lock and is blocking its proper functioning. In this situation, a locksmith will repair it for you. Ultimate solution, change your lock…

The key no longer fits fully in the door of the Smart Crosstown

The concern can arise from several reasons. The first is that your key is bent. If that's right, you'll have a hard time opening all of the doors on your Smart Crosstown. You can then try to straighten it gently. Otherwise, it is conceivable that the lock is just dirty. It will then be necessary to oil the lock or introduce anti-seize like WD40. By dint of playing the key without forcing too much, the lock should end up working. It is practically unthinkable that a resistant element infiltrate the lock, unless an individual has tried to force it.

The key turns in the lock, but the Smart Crosstown does not open

One of the first things to do is to enter another door and try to start it from the inside. If there too nothing happens, then the lock of your Smart Crosstown is indeed in bad condition. You can still put an anti-seize in the mechanism, but honestly there is little likelihood that it will work. Unfortunately you have only one solution, go to your locksmith.