When you want to go on vacation, there is nothing more unpleasant than an inaccessible safe. And everyone knows, locksmithing is a super expensive area. Especially on a vehicle, because if it is necessary to change the lock of the trunk, it must be done on all the other doors of the Opel Astra Gsi. So before bringing in a locksmith, let's see if there aren't cheaper solutions by carrying out repairs by yourself. For this, we will take a tour of the most regular dysfunctions and what can be the possible solutions to this problem.
The key no longer fits fully in the boot lock of the Opel Astra Gsi
The problem can arise from a variety of reasons. First is that your key is bent. In this case, you will struggle to open the doors of the Opel Astra Gsi. In this case, you can test to straighten it gently. Otherwise, it is also likely that the lock is simply dirty. You will therefore need to grease the lock or apply anti-seize such as WD40. By dint of playing your key without forcing too much, the lock must end up working. It is almost impossible for a solid component to fit into the trunk lock, unless someone has tried to force it.
The key turns in the lock, however the boot of the Opel Astra Gsi 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 Opel Astra Gsi is certainly in bad condition. You will still be able to insert an anti-seize inside the device, but unfortunately there is little chance that it will work. You unfortunately only have one solution, go see your locksmith.
The lock on the trunk of my Opel Astra Gsi is completely blocked
You get to enter your key completely into the lock of the Opel Astra Gsi, however impossible to rotate . In this case, you have to do a very simple check. If this is also the case on the doors, then the problem stems from the key, naturally. If however this is only the case on the trunk, it is of course the lock that blocks. Therefore, the first thing to do is to introduce WD40. This anti-seize is widely used in the automotive sector. Generally it solves more dysfunctions than one can imagine. It is also possible that a component has been inserted into the lock and prevents its proper functioning. In this case, a locksmith can help you. Last solution, replace your lock…