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Seized locks	James	5-11-08
My driver side lower storage compartments on mty Itaska Motorhome are seized. The keys won't go in. Any tips on getting them opened so I can replace them?
Re: Seized locks	Phil Feinstein	5-12-08
Lots of WD40 and a steel pick to get the tumblers moving. If that doesn't work, you'll need to drill out the lock cylinder. The face is hardened steel, so you'll need to use a cobalt drill bit. Seized locks are a bear and I've wound up drilling more of them than rescueing them. The trick is to drill a large enough hole to pull all the tumblers out. The WD40 will help you drill, but don't use the drill like a gorilla or the bit will burn up. Keep the bit lubed and cool with the WD40. Hope that helps!
Re: Seized locks	mark semeraro	5-13-08
Try some heavier oil than wd- wd is sometimes too light and will not work well- motor oil might be better. Put some in, try the key put some more in, let it soak a day, keep repeating this and it will eventually free up.