Q: Passenger side door not unlocking manually with key. Key won't insert into the door. Trunk lock works fine.
Hi, the remote unlocking features of my key stopped working about a year ago and I have been manually unlocking the door ever since. However, recently I have not been able to unlock the driver side door with by inserting the key manually. I have to insert the key into the trunk to unlock the entire car. Whenever I try to insert the key, it feels like it is not the right key to the car. Please advise.
My car has 62000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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Hi there. The door lock cylinder has either an object in side it causing the key to not fit or the pins inside the cylinder has fallen into the key hole. I recommend replacing the door lock cylinder. If you need further assistance with your key not working in the door lock cylinder, then seek out a professional, such as one from Your Mechanic, to help you.
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