I don't have a car alarm anymore so i have been sticking my key into the key hole to unlock my door. The problem now is that when i put the key in, i am not able to turn it. If i move the key around a bit, it will then turn and unlock my door. Am I the only one with this problem?

 

I have the same problem, but only with the ignition. One side of the key is worn out, so I have to make sure the correct side is always inserted.

 

That used to happen to me once in a while, stick the key in, wouldn't really turn to unlock, so I would re-lock them, then unlock them.

IIRC, I just sprayed a little bit of lube in there and haven't really had a problem since.

 

YEAH!! I'll lock it and then try to unlock it and it'll unlock. so is wd40 okay?

 

Graphite is best lubricant for locks. It will stay in place. WD40 will evaporate quickly and require replacement.

good luck

 

graphite.. can i find that at walmart? autozone? sears?

 

i have a some problem...
can i just put some silicone lubricant on the key and wiggle it in there?

 

Not certain, but would think autozone and sears would have graphite. It's a dry powder lubricant in a small squeeze bottle. Simply squirt some in and work key a few times to distribute.

good luck

 

Don't ever use any liquid lubricant for key holes. It might work fine at first but as dirt and sand grains get stuck in there, it will slowly destroy the lock.

 

thanks for the heads up. now i gotta hit up walmart and look for this graphite shit. what brand should I look for? or is the brand called "graphite"??

 

I don't know if Wal-Mart would have it. There's several brand names. I think the biggest one is Slip Plate. Graphics lubricant is the actual stuff. It's also called dry lubricant.