There is nothing more unpleasant than a key that no longer works . And everyone knows, locksmithing is a super expensive field. Especially on a vehicle, quite simply because if it is necessary to replace a lock, you will have to do it on all the other doors of your Toyota Rav 4 (2nd Generation). So before you call a locksmith, let's see if there aren't cheaper solutions by doing repairs on your own. For this, we will go around the most regular problems and what will be the possible solutions to this problem.problem-lock-door-Toyota-Rav-4- (2rd-Generation)

The door lock of my Toyota Rav 4 (2rd Generation) is completely blocked

You manage to insert your key until the bottom of the lock of the Toyota Rav 4 (2nd Generation), however impossible to rotate . In this case, a simple observation must be made. If this is what happens on all of the locks, it is because the problem arose from the key, of course. If however this is the case only on one door, it is of course the lock that blocks. In this case, the first thing to do is to put WD40. This anti-seize is the most used in the automotive sector. In general it solves more problems than one can imagine. It is also possible that a component has been inserted into the lock and is blocking its proper functioning. In this case, a locksmith will be able to fix it for you. Last solution, replace your lock…

The key no longer fits completely in the door of the Toyota Rav 4 (2nd Generation)

The problem can arise from several things. The first is that your key is bent. If that's right, you will have trouble opening all the doors of your Toyota Rav 4 (2nd Generation). You can then try to straighten it gently. Also, it is possible that the lock is simply cluttered. It will then be necessary to lubricate the lock or apply anti-seize like WD40. By dint of playing the key without forcing either, the door should open. It is almost inadmissible for a solid component to infiltrate the lock, unless a person has tried to force it.

The key turns in the lock, however the Toyota Rav 4 (2nd Generation) does not open

One of the first things to do is to break in through another door and try to boot it from the inside. If there too there is nothing to do, then the lock of the Toyota Rav 4 (2nd Generation) is undeniably deteriorated. You can still apply an anti-seize to the inside of the mechanism, but honestly there is little chance that it will work. Unfortunately, you only have one solution, go to your locksmith.