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Hello Everyone, I have a seized driver's side lock on my 2005 Civic VP and I'm not sure how to free it. I am able to insert the key completely and it feels that the tumblers all fall into place. But the key will not turn, most of the time. Perhaps 5-10% of the time, the key will turn. Both sets of keys work both in the ignition and the passenger door, so I don't think the key is worn.

To date, here is what I have tried:
-sprayed PB Blaster into lock
-sprayed lithium grease into lock
-removed door panel and checked mechanics, everything was attached and moving on the back end
-spayed back end (with door removed) with lithium grease.

I would hate to have to replace the lock and have two separate keys for the car.

Does anyone have any other ideas on how to free it? Many Thanks

 
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Tumblers are worn out in the lock.
The key could be worn too, they do get that way.
A worn key can damage the tumblers in a freshly rebuilt lock, so be ready for anything here..Keys and programming aren't cheap.


A dealership should have a tumbler kit with some replacement door cylinders in it along with all the tumbler wafers necessary to make it work.
(Sometimes nobody even knows there is such a kit, or there isn't anyone left that remembers. Phone first, ask plenty of questions. Try some other dealers if you don't get the right answers.)

Anyway...
They should be able to build a new lock slug (using your original as a guide), install it in the original cylinder and that will let you use your original key.

OR you can order a replacement door lock through the normal dealer parts catalog and have the dealer retumble that lock (again, using your original as a guide) to fit your original key.

If you are willing to remove and install your door lock yourself, this should help on labor prices for doing the lock work. Make sure to explain all this if you ask for price quotes, otherwise they may figure a bunch of labor money for pulling the lock in the shop.