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Fiat 126 Chat => Fiat 126 Mechanical Problem Solving => Topic started by: mrboj on May 26, 2020, 01:11:02 PM

Title: Boot lock pushed in and not turning fully/opening
Post by: mrboj on May 26, 2020, 01:11:02 PM
Off to a great start today. Fixed the choke cable and replaced missing air hoses. Went to lock the boot shut and it feels like the whole key mechanism pushed in a little. Now I am unable to unlock and open the boot. It turns about half way and then stops. I dont want to force it as I will break the only key I have. First pic shows the lock how it appears to be pushed in. The 2nd shows the max I can rotate the lock before it gets stuck. Any suggestions?


(https://i.postimg.cc/xJv5B4Pj/2020-05-26-12-22-28.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/xJv5B4Pj)

(https://i.postimg.cc/Bt3M2Jqj/2020-05-26-12-22-47.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Bt3M2Jqj)
Title: Re: Boot lock pushed in and not turning fully/opening
Post by: mrboj on May 26, 2020, 01:18:18 PM
Wd40 did the trick. Now the it wont start lol.
Title: Re: Boot lock pushed in and not turning fully/opening
Post by: andyzeetec on June 09, 2020, 01:39:31 PM
I use this stuff for lubricating and freeing up all kinds of locks, brilliant stuff.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/C-K-Graphite-Powder-Lock-Lubricant-Cylinder-Car-Padlock-K30050-50g/133399528895?epid=19034189482&hash=item1f0f3b45bf:g:j5oAAOxyuPtQ-AOs