Key Lock No Workie ... !!!

I had that situation and my problem was the linkage on the solenoid dipped down and jammed when using the key to unlock the door. Using thw key fob, the linkage pulls straight back and does not jam. It is all based on where the unlocking force is coming from. Take the inside panel off the door and observe the operation and you will see what I mean. I used a piece of heavy wire to hold the lock, linkage and solenoid level on the same plane as a fix.

2ndhom wrote:
All of a sudden the door key (not the deadbolt) will not unlock the door. Need to use the remote FOB to unlock. I have 3 separate keys and none work. The key inserts into the lock like always but won't lock or unlock. The coach is an 06 Monaco Beaver Monterey. Any thoughts?
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The miracle drug " WD40 " fixed the problem!!! Sprayed it in the keyhole and then slide the key in and out. Thought I'd let everyone know.

WD-40 and graphite are about the two worst things you can put in a lock.
Brake cleaner or a product called Houdini work best. It is a wafer lock and very often a wafer will crack OR a spring will break so the wafer won't slide out of the channel.

Time to take it off and take it to a locksmith while you can still get the door open.

PS you can buy a new lock for not much more than repair will cost.

rvlocksandmore

push on the door while unlocking and see if that works

Don't do dry graphite it has no ability to free stuck parts, it just packs in under most jammed pins or hung wafers. also most new locks have Zinc cores graphite powder disintegrates cylinders and causes premature wear. silicone spray can be just as bad as it will hold and attract dust and dirt. WD-40 is your friend you just have to use it more often as it doesn't leave a heavy coating or sticky residue.

Something may be jambed in the lock, or something may be frozen.

I usually lub locks with a dry graphite powder.

If it's a foreign object the lock may have to be disassembled, or replaced.

Bad tumblers in the lock, time for a locksmith.

Have you tried a shot of WD-40 you may have a hung wafer