drpellypo Posted March 18, 2015 Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 Came out of work last night. No response on central locking keyfob. No worries, I thought, must be battery, so tried key. Key wouldn't even get half way into lock. Two hours later, lots of WD40 in the lock mechanism - no further forward. Had to smash rear window and climb in. I'm assuming it's the convenience module that's packed up? If I change this, will the key need to be reprogrammed? I can't do that because can't lock or unlock door with key! Is this a common problem with lock that can be fixed? Looking for easiest solution to be honest as I'm off to Spain for 2 weeks next week! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drpellypo Posted March 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 Armed with a big screwdriver and a hammer i fixed the lock. I don't know what was stopping the key but about 50 smacks with the hammer on the end of a screwdriver got rid of it and the lock is working now. Woo! Just need to change the rear glass now :/ Although only £20 off ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-bmw Posted March 18, 2015 Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 (edited) If gentle persuasion fails I normally find brute force works too. Edited March 18, 2015 by E-bmw 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patently Posted March 18, 2015 Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 It's amazing how many problems can be solved by fetching a bigger hammer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted March 18, 2015 Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 Are you sure you haven't stolen someone else's car? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drpellypo Posted March 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 I must admit I did really really want someone to approach me when I was hammering a screwdriver in the lock, but nobody was bothered! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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