Has anyone ever had this problem?? - when i put the key in to unlock the door, sometimes i have to sit there and jiggle it back and forth before it will let me completely turn it to unlock it, actually it does it everytime, anyone know how to fix this??

 

Your problem could be these things.....
1.Your key needs to be replaced.
2.You need to oil your locks
3.The lock is worn out
4.Some or all of the above
I would start with the cheapest or most obvious thing first.

 

i guess i'd have to go to a dealership if the key is the problem?

 

that or replace all your locks and ignition switch

 

Yes, if you have too much money and are afraid to repair it uself.

As I was youg, I decided to do all bymyself after a mechanic detroyed my car: I said tomyself, I can do that also, cheaper. And since been destroying a lot... But that is not sin, its called learning. After that, you know how to.

Open the door panel and take a look. Most probably you can adjust the switch that activates door locks with u key.
While door is open, lubricate [lithium spray] all (lock, windows mech &its wires) U need few tools and good light.

 

I have the same problem. Is there a number or something i need to look for so the dealership can cut me a new key? Any idea what it costs?

 

well honestly man, with the money it'll prolly cost, just cause its involving the dealership and they always charge an *** load for everything, it'd prolly be better to buy a new security system so you can just mash a button to unlock and lock the doors

 

A good friend of mine who was a locksmith gave me this advice. This advice isn't going to help you much right now, but in the future I hope you find it useful.

When you get a new car or any car with its ORIGINAL set of keys, get it copied at a locksmith/hardware store, etc..

99% of the time, the aftermarket keys at the hardware store/locksmiths are made of brass. This is what you want, because brass is relatively soft (compared to the original steel keys). Also, get at least 2 copies made.

Start using the the aftermarket key from that point. Do not use the original steel key, because if you use the original key, both the lock and the key will wear TOGETHER over time as they are both steel.

If you use the aftermarket key, the key itself will wear, not the lock itself.

After so many years, you'll notice the key wear. What do you do? Simple, start using the 2nd aftermarket spare key you had cut. You'll notice the key works like new in the lock again.

Since most newer cars nowdays have keyless entry, the door locks aren't going to wear out as much, but the ignition switch will still wear.

 

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99% of the time, the aftermarket keys at the hardware store/locksmiths are made of brass. This is what you want, because brass is relatively soft (compared to the original steel keys). Also, get at least 2 copies made.


Great advice, but I don't believe the original keys are steel. They are also brass. Try picking up one of your original keys with a magnet.

 

i have the same problem, first thing i would do is oil the locks.