Ok, sorry I didn't give a more detailed description. I removed the door
panel and degreased all the moving parts, so the locking mechanism from
the inside work great. The problem is solely with the core itself, the
key just won't turn. The passenger side and the tailgate are completly
"locked" up in all weather conditions and the driver side will lock but
not unlock.

Thanks for you help,

adam

On Dec 3, 10:46 am, Mike Romain <roma...@sympatico.ca> wrote:
> Would you please define 'froze' to me.
>
> Do you mean they just aren't working correctly?
>
> Or that they are physically frozen due to low temperatures?
>
> Or that they work fine wen warm and mess up when cold.
>
> I have some ideas for all of the above.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06http://www.imagestation.com/album/pictures.html?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
> adam wrote:
>
> > My 88 wrangler has 3 lock core's froze. One will lock the door but,
> > won't unlock. They lock from the door panel fine. Should I use a lock
> > smith or does anyone know of an online store that sell replacement sets
> > for a reasonable price.
>
> > thanks

 

Ok, sorry I didn't give a more detailed description. I removed the door
panel and degreased all the moving parts, so the locking mechanism from
the inside work great. The problem is solely with the core itself, the
key just won't turn. The passenger side and the tailgate are completly
"locked" up in all weather conditions and the driver side will lock but
not unlock.

Thanks for you help,

adam

On Dec 3, 10:46 am, Mike Romain <roma...@sympatico.ca> wrote:
> Would you please define 'froze' to me.
>
> Do you mean they just aren't working correctly?
>
> Or that they are physically frozen due to low temperatures?
>
> Or that they work fine wen warm and mess up when cold.
>
> I have some ideas for all of the above.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06http://www.imagestation.com/album/pictures.html?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
> adam wrote:
>
> > My 88 wrangler has 3 lock core's froze. One will lock the door but,
> > won't unlock. They lock from the door panel fine. Should I use a lock
> > smith or does anyone know of an online store that sell replacement sets
> > for a reasonable price.
>
> > thanks

 

Hmm, depending on the model year, sometimes you can buy sets of lock cores
pretty cheap from Autozone, Checker's, Carquest and those types of
aftermarket parts houses. Then you just take the door apart, push like
crazy on some rusted-up fingernail-busting clips, and replace them, just
like that. If your car is too old or the model is too obscure, you have to
go to the dealer and pay more. Maybe check with a local locksmith first.
Either way, I recommend just replacing all the locks at this time.

Sometimes you can spray stuff in there, like penetrating oil, stick the key
in, and gently work it loose. I don't recommend this, but if you have more
time then money...

Earle

"adam" <captaindentist@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1165194796.298676.194640@73g2000cwn.googlegro ups.com...
> Ok, sorry I didn't give a more detailed description. I removed the door
> panel and degreased all the moving parts, so the locking mechanism from
> the inside work great. The problem is solely with the core itself, the
> key just won't turn. The passenger side and the tailgate are completly
> "locked" up in all weather conditions and the driver side will lock but
> not unlock.
>
> Thanks for you help,
>
> adam
>
> On Dec 3, 10:46 am, Mike Romain <roma...@sympatico.ca> wrote:
> > Would you please define 'froze' to me.
> >
> > Do you mean they just aren't working correctly?
> >
> > Or that they are physically frozen due to low temperatures?
> >
> > Or that they work fine wen warm and mess up when cold.
> >
> > I have some ideas for all of the above.
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> > Jan/06http://www.imagestation.com/album/pictures.html?id=2115147590
> > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
> >
> > adam wrote:
> >
> > > My 88 wrangler has 3 lock core's froze. One will lock the door but,
> > > won't unlock. They lock from the door panel fine. Should I use a lock
> > > smith or does anyone know of an online store that sell replacement
sets
> > > for a reasonable price.
> >
> > > thanks
>

 

Hmm, depending on the model year, sometimes you can buy sets of lock cores
pretty cheap from Autozone, Checker's, Carquest and those types of
aftermarket parts houses. Then you just take the door apart, push like
crazy on some rusted-up fingernail-busting clips, and replace them, just
like that. If your car is too old or the model is too obscure, you have to
go to the dealer and pay more. Maybe check with a local locksmith first.
Either way, I recommend just replacing all the locks at this time.

Sometimes you can spray stuff in there, like penetrating oil, stick the key
in, and gently work it loose. I don't recommend this, but if you have more
time then money...

Earle

"adam" <captaindentist@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1165194796.298676.194640@73g2000cwn.googlegro ups.com...
> Ok, sorry I didn't give a more detailed description. I removed the door
> panel and degreased all the moving parts, so the locking mechanism from
> the inside work great. The problem is solely with the core itself, the
> key just won't turn. The passenger side and the tailgate are completly
> "locked" up in all weather conditions and the driver side will lock but
> not unlock.
>
> Thanks for you help,
>
> adam
>
> On Dec 3, 10:46 am, Mike Romain <roma...@sympatico.ca> wrote:
> > Would you please define 'froze' to me.
> >
> > Do you mean they just aren't working correctly?
> >
> > Or that they are physically frozen due to low temperatures?
> >
> > Or that they work fine wen warm and mess up when cold.
> >
> > I have some ideas for all of the above.
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> > Jan/06http://www.imagestation.com/album/pictures.html?id=2115147590
> > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
> >
> > adam wrote:
> >
> > > My 88 wrangler has 3 lock core's froze. One will lock the door but,
> > > won't unlock. They lock from the door panel fine. Should I use a lock
> > > smith or does anyone know of an online store that sell replacement
sets
> > > for a reasonable price.
> >
> > > thanks
>

 

Hmm, depending on the model year, sometimes you can buy sets of lock cores
pretty cheap from Autozone, Checker's, Carquest and those types of
aftermarket parts houses. Then you just take the door apart, push like
crazy on some rusted-up fingernail-busting clips, and replace them, just
like that. If your car is too old or the model is too obscure, you have to
go to the dealer and pay more. Maybe check with a local locksmith first.
Either way, I recommend just replacing all the locks at this time.

Sometimes you can spray stuff in there, like penetrating oil, stick the key
in, and gently work it loose. I don't recommend this, but if you have more
time then money...

Earle

"adam" <captaindentist@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1165194796.298676.194640@73g2000cwn.googlegro ups.com...
> Ok, sorry I didn't give a more detailed description. I removed the door
> panel and degreased all the moving parts, so the locking mechanism from
> the inside work great. The problem is solely with the core itself, the
> key just won't turn. The passenger side and the tailgate are completly
> "locked" up in all weather conditions and the driver side will lock but
> not unlock.
>
> Thanks for you help,
>
> adam
>
> On Dec 3, 10:46 am, Mike Romain <roma...@sympatico.ca> wrote:
> > Would you please define 'froze' to me.
> >
> > Do you mean they just aren't working correctly?
> >
> > Or that they are physically frozen due to low temperatures?
> >
> > Or that they work fine wen warm and mess up when cold.
> >
> > I have some ideas for all of the above.
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> > Jan/06http://www.imagestation.com/album/pictures.html?id=2115147590
> > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
> >
> > adam wrote:
> >
> > > My 88 wrangler has 3 lock core's froze. One will lock the door but,
> > > won't unlock. They lock from the door panel fine. Should I use a lock
> > > smith or does anyone know of an online store that sell replacement
sets
> > > for a reasonable price.
> >
> > > thanks
>

 

adam wrote:
> Ok, sorry I didn't give a more detailed description. I removed the
> door panel and degreased all the moving parts, so the locking
> mechanism from the inside work great. The problem is solely with the
> core itself, the key just won't turn. The passenger side and the
> tailgate are completly "locked" up in all weather conditions and the
> driver side will lock but not unlock.

A few things can go wrong with a core. Some are fixable but it depends
in great part on how the core is constructed. Some just can't be repaired
and must be replaced. If you do work on the core, do it on the ground.
Why on the ground? Because when the springs and fiddly bits fall out
they don't go very far. ;) But don't go there yet....

Judging from what you say I suspect you either have a very old key
or had one cut from an old key.

Cores that are new (or infrequently used) will be more likely to reject an
older key or a new key cut from that old key. It's always best to keep
a master key and only make dupes from that. If you don't have a good
key to make copies from, Jeep can take your VIN and look up the key then
cut a new one for you.

You can spray out the core with some TB cleaner. Cores should never be
lubed with oil or WD-40, as it attracts and holds dust. Graphite powder
is the best stuff to use.

--
DougW

 

adam wrote:
> Ok, sorry I didn't give a more detailed description. I removed the
> door panel and degreased all the moving parts, so the locking
> mechanism from the inside work great. The problem is solely with the
> core itself, the key just won't turn. The passenger side and the
> tailgate are completly "locked" up in all weather conditions and the
> driver side will lock but not unlock.

A few things can go wrong with a core. Some are fixable but it depends
in great part on how the core is constructed. Some just can't be repaired
and must be replaced. If you do work on the core, do it on the ground.
Why on the ground? Because when the springs and fiddly bits fall out
they don't go very far. ;) But don't go there yet....

Judging from what you say I suspect you either have a very old key
or had one cut from an old key.

Cores that are new (or infrequently used) will be more likely to reject an
older key or a new key cut from that old key. It's always best to keep
a master key and only make dupes from that. If you don't have a good
key to make copies from, Jeep can take your VIN and look up the key then
cut a new one for you.

You can spray out the core with some TB cleaner. Cores should never be
lubed with oil or WD-40, as it attracts and holds dust. Graphite powder
is the best stuff to use.

--
DougW

 

adam wrote:
> Ok, sorry I didn't give a more detailed description. I removed the
> door panel and degreased all the moving parts, so the locking
> mechanism from the inside work great. The problem is solely with the
> core itself, the key just won't turn. The passenger side and the
> tailgate are completly "locked" up in all weather conditions and the
> driver side will lock but not unlock.

A few things can go wrong with a core. Some are fixable but it depends
in great part on how the core is constructed. Some just can't be repaired
and must be replaced. If you do work on the core, do it on the ground.
Why on the ground? Because when the springs and fiddly bits fall out
they don't go very far. ;) But don't go there yet....

Judging from what you say I suspect you either have a very old key
or had one cut from an old key.

Cores that are new (or infrequently used) will be more likely to reject an
older key or a new key cut from that old key. It's always best to keep
a master key and only make dupes from that. If you don't have a good
key to make copies from, Jeep can take your VIN and look up the key then
cut a new one for you.

You can spray out the core with some TB cleaner. Cores should never be
lubed with oil or WD-40, as it attracts and holds dust. Graphite powder
is the best stuff to use.

--
DougW

 

To add to Doug's comments: A good locksmith can take an old key, measure
it, and recut a new one to factory specs. Costs a bit more than just
cutting a key but not much. My local charges $10 to $15 for various
rekeying jobs.

I'd just pull out the old core (take off inner panel, unhook linkage,
bash out the spring clip), and the key to a good locksmith, you should
get a new core and a good key for reasonable $$

DougW wrote:

> adam wrote:
>
>>Ok, sorry I didn't give a more detailed description. I removed the
>>door panel and degreased all the moving parts, so the locking
>>mechanism from the inside work great. The problem is solely with the
>>core itself, the key just won't turn. The passenger side and the
>>tailgate are completly "locked" up in all weather conditions and the
>>driver side will lock but not unlock.
>
>
> A few things can go wrong with a core. Some are fixable but it depends
> in great part on how the core is constructed. Some just can't be repaired
> and must be replaced. If you do work on the core, do it on the ground.
> Why on the ground? Because when the springs and fiddly bits fall out
> they don't go very far. ;) But don't go there yet....
>
> Judging from what you say I suspect you either have a very old key
> or had one cut from an old key.
>
> Cores that are new (or infrequently used) will be more likely to reject an
> older key or a new key cut from that old key. It's always best to keep
> a master key and only make dupes from that. If you don't have a good
> key to make copies from, Jeep can take your VIN and look up the key then
> cut a new one for you.
>
> You can spray out the core with some TB cleaner. Cores should never be
> lubed with oil or WD-40, as it attracts and holds dust. Graphite powder
> is the best stuff to use.
>

 

To add to Doug's comments: A good locksmith can take an old key, measure
it, and recut a new one to factory specs. Costs a bit more than just
cutting a key but not much. My local charges $10 to $15 for various
rekeying jobs.

I'd just pull out the old core (take off inner panel, unhook linkage,
bash out the spring clip), and the key to a good locksmith, you should
get a new core and a good key for reasonable $$

DougW wrote:

> adam wrote:
>
>>Ok, sorry I didn't give a more detailed description. I removed the
>>door panel and degreased all the moving parts, so the locking
>>mechanism from the inside work great. The problem is solely with the
>>core itself, the key just won't turn. The passenger side and the
>>tailgate are completly "locked" up in all weather conditions and the
>>driver side will lock but not unlock.
>
>
> A few things can go wrong with a core. Some are fixable but it depends
> in great part on how the core is constructed. Some just can't be repaired
> and must be replaced. If you do work on the core, do it on the ground.
> Why on the ground? Because when the springs and fiddly bits fall out
> they don't go very far. ;) But don't go there yet....
>
> Judging from what you say I suspect you either have a very old key
> or had one cut from an old key.
>
> Cores that are new (or infrequently used) will be more likely to reject an
> older key or a new key cut from that old key. It's always best to keep
> a master key and only make dupes from that. If you don't have a good
> key to make copies from, Jeep can take your VIN and look up the key then
> cut a new one for you.
>
> You can spray out the core with some TB cleaner. Cores should never be
> lubed with oil or WD-40, as it attracts and holds dust. Graphite powder
> is the best stuff to use.
>