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Expert: Lynn Chambers - 2/26/2009


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Hi Lynn,   I have a 2000 Toyota Echo with manual key door locks (no power or remote).   For about 6 months my driver's side door lock has been sticking routinely.  I have to jiggle the key inside the lock - sometimes quite a lot to get the door to open.   Lately, it hasn't been opening at all.   Is there anything I can to do to get it to loosen up before I have to have the cylinder replaced?  Thanks, Kat

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Does this key operate all the other locks fine? If so,then the door lock may have some trash in it,or be bad. Either way,you need a locksmith.
The new door locks come un-combinated,usually so the locksmith can re-key the new lock to your existing key. Hope this helps.

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Lynn Chambers

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Any and all questions about general locksmithing. NO SAFE QUESTIONS PLEASE. Commercial and residential hardware experience of 10 years. I cannot answer questions about picking or bumping locks for obvious reasons of security. I do not work on safes,safe deposit boxes or vaults or newer automobiles. Older auto lock questions I can answer.PLEASE if you have a question,be very specific. Give me as much information as you can on your particular problem;include a photo if possible.The more information I have the better I can help you.Do not expect that I just "know" what you are talking about; give as much information as possible,as there is literally thousand of locks on the market. Please include a brand mane if possible. If what I tell you does not make sense, or you cannot figure out what to do, call a Licensed Locksmith.

Experience

Ten years as a locksmith in commercial,residential,institional,auto locks and master-keying systems. Experienced in Interchangeable cores and Medeco locks.Currently working as an Institutional Locksmith,and owner of After 6 Locksmith,LLC.

Organizations
Louisiana-Mississippi Locksmith Association.

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http://www.after6locksmith.com

Education/Credentials
Foley-Belsaw,and 2 years of apprentice level training.Certified,registered locksmith,licensed,bonded,insured.

Past/Present Clients
Serving the Baton Rouge,New Orleans and Hammond Louisiana areas

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