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busmania · 01-21-2025, 10:14 PM

I am taking my car to get the interior done in a few weeks and I decided rather than ignoring the lock, I should see if it works. This is on the passenger side only (as original). The door does lock using the handle inside. However, I can’t get my key to unlock it from the outside. The key is kind of fragile so I don’t want to force it. I sprayed some penetrating oil into the lock yesterday but that didn’t really change anything. The key turns the ignition cylinder fine and obviously the door key could be different but I highly doubt it. This car was very original.

1. Which way does the key go in? Pointy side facing the rear of car or front?

2. How much force is needed when turning?

3. Does anyone make new keys that may work better for me?

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01-21-2025, 10:14 PM	#1
busmania Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: Denver metro Posts: 513	40 door lock questions I am taking my car to get the interior done in a few weeks and I decided rather than ignoring the lock, I should see if it works. This is on the passenger side only (as original). The door does lock using the handle inside. However, I can’t get my key to unlock it from the outside. The key is kind of fragile so I don’t want to force it. I sprayed some penetrating oil into the lock yesterday but that didn’t really change anything. The key turns the ignition cylinder fine and obviously the door key could be different but I highly doubt it. This car was very original. 1. Which way does the key go in? Pointy side facing the rear of car or front? 2. How much force is needed when turning? 3. Does anyone make new keys that may work better for me? IMG_1304.jpg IMG_1303.jpg IMG_1302.jpg __________________ 40 ford coupe Build -https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/...coupe.1277406/