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Try graphite or lock lubricant
Sounds like the key and/or lock is worn. Try appling a graphite lock lubricant to key and lock assembly. Could also try using the spare key, it may not be worn as much.
Your ignition may have some dirt in it, or it may be gummed up. Try putting some dry graphite lubricant into the lock. A spray graphite lube will work too. Put your key in and pull it out several times to work the graphite in to the pin tumblers. Your lock should work much better now. Also, some anti-theft mechanisms on steering wheels can stick if the steering wheel is putting force on the lock mechanism. Try turning the wheel back and forth a little bit while trying to remove the key. Good Luck. DaytonaHead.
The bicycle lock would be a good place to use graphite ***** Graphite grease is usually used on the chain of a bicycle and on the ballbearing-races, as found in the wheels, pedals and bottom bracket, etc.
It depends on what the indicators are. Usually lubricating the lock with spray lubricant like Triflow or WD40 work. Never use graphite in locks as it tends to get clogged in the springs. If the lock is difficult to turn after this, then there might be a linkage problem which would require removing the door panel and finding the bind or other issue.
use a good graphite powder
Spray in dry graphite and work the key until it loosens up the lock (unless you have already sprayed in a liquid lube like WD40 which will only gum it up more) If you've already made this mistake, try spraying a little brake cleaner in the keyhole to clean off the WD40, then try the graphite WD40 is not a lubricant, WD40 was invented as a WATER DISPERSANT henc WD, 40 represents the 40th attempt. WD40.
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Either replace the lock or disassemble it for manual repair.
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Try graphite powder
The key or lock may be worn out or it may just need lubrication. Spray powdered graphite into the lock cylinder. Do not use WD40. You can buy a tube of powdered graphite at any hobby store and WalMart.