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Old Aug 3, 2017 | 05:05 AM
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Default Door key would not turn lock completely vertical

Door key would only turn the door lock to about 75 degrees instead of 90 degrees vertical thus not engaging the outside door handle in this 76 Corvette
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Old Aug 3, 2017 | 06:13 AM
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The only way to really know what's going on with your lock movement is to remove your door panel, the plastic latch cover, and look inside the door at the back of the lock when you operate it. You're going to have to get in there to fix your problem anyhow. It's really not a hard job.
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Old Aug 3, 2017 | 06:37 PM
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happen to my car and also a mr2. key does not turn all the way. shot some penetrating oil in it and it turns freely immediately. give it a try.
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