My key won't go all the way in to open my trunk

Asked by Kfmedium Apr 30, 2020 at 04:10 PM about the 2001 Kia Sephia Sedan

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My key won't go all the way in I can't open my
trunk.what can I do to fix it?

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TDolby answered 3 years ago

It sounds like the lock cylinder is dirty. Go to the auto parts store and get a tube of powdered graphite and squeeze some into the lock, Insert the key, and try to push it in, add more graphite, and try again till it works.

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