There is nothing more unpleasant than a key that no longer works . And everyone knows, locksmithing is a super expensive area. In particular for an automobile, quite simply because if it is necessary to replace a lock, it must be done for all the other doors of your Volkswagen Iltis. So before calling a locksmith, let's see if there are not less expensive solutions by carrying out repairs yourself. For this, we will take a tour of the most regular problems and what can be the potential solutions to this concern.Volkswagen-Iltis-door-lock-problem

The door lock of my Volkswagen Iltis is completely blocked

You manage to insert your key entirely into the lock of the Volkswagen Iltis, however impossible to rotate . In this case, a very simple check must be made. If this is the case on all the locks, it is because the problem comes from the key, of course. If, however, this is only the case on one of the doors, it is naturally the lock that blocks. In this case, the first thing to do is to put WD40. This anti-seize is the most used in mechanics. Generally it solves more problems than you might think. It is also conceivable that an element has entered the lock and blocks its operation. In this case, a locksmith will be able to fix it for you. Ultimate solution, change your lock…

The key no longer fits entirely in the door of the Volkswagen Iltis

The concern could come from several reasons. The first is that your key is bent. If so, you'd be hard pressed to open all the doors of your Volkswagen Iltis. You can then try to gently straighten it. Otherwise, it is conceivable that the lock is just dirty. In this case, you will have to oil the lock or insert anti-seize like WD40. By dint of playing the key without forcing either, the lock should end up working. It is almost inadmissible for a resistant element to infiltrate the lock, unless someone has tried to force it.

The key turns in the lock, however the Volkswagen Iltis does not open

The first thing to do is to enter through another door and try to open it from the inside. If there too is nothing to do, then the lock of your Volkswagen Iltis is undeniably damaged. You can still apply anti-seize in the system, but unfortunately it is unlikely to work. Unfortunately, you only have one solution, go to your locksmith.