When you want to go on vacation, there is nothing more unpleasant than a blocked safe. And everyone knows, locksmithing is an extremely expensive area. Especially on a car, because if it is necessary to replace the lock of the trunk, it must be done on each of the other doors of the Fiat 1200. So before having it inspected by a locksmith, we will see if it exists not cheaper methods by performing repairs yourself. For this, we will take a tour of the most regular dysfunctions and what are the possible solutions to this dysfunction.
The key no longer fits fully in the trunk lock of the Fiat 1200
The dysfunction can be the result of several things. The first is that your key is bent. If this is the case, you will have difficulty opening the doors of your Fiat 1200. In this case, you must try to smooth it out. Otherwise, it is also likely that the lock is simply dirty. It will therefore be necessary to oil the lock or apply anti-seize such as WD40. By turning the key without forcing too much, the lock should end up working. It's nearly impossible for a solid component to get inside the lock of your trunk, unless someone has tried to force it.
The key turns in the lock, however the trunk of the Fiat 1200 does not open
The first thing to do is to enter through a door and try to open the trunk from the inside. If there too nothing happens, then the lock of the Fiat 1200 is probably damaged. You can still put an anti-seize inside the mechanism, but honestly there is little likelihood that it will work. That unfortunately leaves you with a unique solution, call a locksmith.
The trunk lock of my Fiat 1200 is completely blocked
You get to enter your key fully into the Fiat 1200 lock, however impossible to rotate . In this situation, a simple observation must be made. If this is also the case on the doors, it is because the malfunction comes from the key, naturally. If however this is only the case on the trunk, 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 the most applied in the automotive sector. Generally it solves more dysfunctions than one might think. It is also conceivable that a component has been inserted in the lock and prevents its operation. In this situation, a locksmith will be able to help you. Last solution, replace the lock…