There is nothing as unpleasant as key that no longer works . And everyone knows, locksmithing is an extremely expensive area. Especially on an automobile, simply because if it is necessary to replace a lock, you must do it on all the other doors of the Toyota Tundra. So before getting a quote from a locksmith, let's see if there are not less expensive solutions by doing repairs on your own. For this, we will go around the most regular dysfunctions and what are the possible solutions to this problem.door-lock-problem-Toyota-Tundra

The door lock on my Toyota Tundra is completely locked

You manage to insert your key fully into the lock of the Toyota Tundra, however impossible to rotate . In this case, a simple observation must be made. If this is the case on all your locks, it is because the problem comes from the key, naturally. If, however, this is only the case on one of the doors, it is of course the lock that gets stuck. In this case, the first thing to do is to insert WD40. This anti-seize is widely used in mechanics. Generally it solves more dysfunctions than one can imagine. It is also conceivable that a component has been inserted in the lock and prevents its proper functioning. In this case, a locksmith will be able to fix it for you. Last solution, change the lock…

The key no longer fits completely in the door of the Toyota Tundra

The problem can arise from several factors. First is that your key is bent. If so, you'd be hard pressed to open all the doors of your Toyota Tundra. You can also try to straighten it gently. Also, it is possible that the lock is simply congested. In this case, you must grease the lock or apply anti-seize like WD40. By dint of turning the key without forcing too much, the door should open. It is virtually impossible for a resistant component to enter the lock, unless someone has tried to force it.

The key turns in the lock, however the Toyota Tundra 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 Toyota Tundra is undeniably defective. You can still apply anti-seize in the mechanism, but unfortunately there is little likelihood that it will work. Unfortunately, you only have one solution, go to your locksmith.