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Old Jul 11, 2012 | 11:27 PM
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I can't get my spare tire lock to unlock. I have the correct key. It goes into the lock but will not turn to open. Any advice?
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Old Jul 12, 2012 | 08:01 AM
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I can't get my spare tire lock to unlock. I have the correct key. It goes into the lock but will not turn to open. Any advice?
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Have you tried lubing the cylinder with a little WD 40?
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Are you sure you have the right key? The reason I ask is that I had some spare keys laying around and I wasn't sure if they were for the Corvette or my 87 Olds. The key would go into the cylinder, but would not turn. They were spares for my Cutlass.
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Old Jul 12, 2012 | 09:10 AM
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I can't get my spare tire lock to unlock. I have the correct key. It goes into the lock but will not turn to open. Any advice?
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http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-g...tire-lock.html
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Old Jul 12, 2012 | 11:48 AM
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Roger sent me the same tech advice and it worked awesome! Once I took off the whole assembly, I lubed the lock well and let it sit for awhile. Took me 30 mins but I was finally able to depress the pin and the lock assembly slid right off. Be patient, it will work. Good luck.
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