I was going to proudly declare I got the Central lock issue fixed in the "What did you do to your E24 today" thread. They do work now.
Last test was the trunk lock. It was locking and unlocking the doors fine. The doors would not lock the trunk. Turned the trunk lock the other direction (not sure which at this point). It now Is laughing at me only allowing me to push it in. I have the lock assembly out on the bench. Hit it with Kroil since that concoction fixes about anything. I suspect a broken tumbler.
I can cut the handle off the key to allow it to come out for access. Thankfully i have spare keys. Realoem says the lock is still available.
Any suggestions before I break out the saw>
Stuck key
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Stuck key
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Re: Stuck key
I just did a little shopping. It appears salvaging this lockset is worth it, if possible. Available on the intrawebz for $140-175 USD.
If you disassemble one of these, watch out for the Jesus spring and ball. The grease on the ball made me aware (it stuck, didn't fly), and a flashlight laid on the garage floor allowed me to find the diminutive spring.
May not be too far from the saw, but hopeful for some insight.
If you disassemble one of these, watch out for the Jesus spring and ball. The grease on the ball made me aware (it stuck, didn't fly), and a flashlight laid on the garage floor allowed me to find the diminutive spring.
May not be too far from the saw, but hopeful for some insight.
Ross
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Great tip. I'll remember that oneRossDinan6 wrote: ↑Wed May 26, 2021 12:30 ama flashlight laid on the garage floor allowed me to find the diminutive spring.
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That trick works great for finding dropped model train bits or ham radio bits that escaped the bench, too.
Ken Kanne
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