Lock stuck in paystation

[APW]

One of my medeco locks is stuck in my unitec wash select. Key goes in fine but the lock will not turn. Anybody have any helpful hints?

 

[MEP001]

Could be some grit caught in it. WD-40 and lots of wiggling usually does it. Don't force it. I used to service a wash with Hamilton CC reader boxes in the bays and they'd get stuck after not being opened for years. Sometimes rapping on the key with a plastic screwdriver handle was needed to get them loose.

 

[Roz]

Could be some grit caught in it. WD-40 and lots of wiggling usually does it. Don't force it. I used to service a wash with Hamilton CC reader boxes in the bays and they'd get stuck after not being opened for years. Sometimes rapping on the key with a plastic screwdriver handle was needed to get them loose.

We use WD40 on our locks once a month to keep them working effortlessly.

 

[MEP001]

We use WD40 on our locks once a month to keep them working effortlessly.

Locksmiths tell you not to use WD-40. I say tell me of something that works better in a car wash environment. They never have an answer.

 

[OurTown]

You could also try Houdini lock lube. It is thinner than WD-40 so it may get in there quicker/easier. I had a similar situation: The plug lock would remove and reinstall but I could not get the key back out. I think WD-40 might be better for preventative maintenance though because it repels water. (Water Displacement 40)

 

[DiamondWash]

How about trying PB Blaster that's all I've been using these days for stuck hardware

 

[Waxman]

I use a product called lock ease. I think it has powdered graphite in it. Works great.

 

[Eric H]

I use food grade silicone lubricant. It repels water and provides lubrication without attracting dirt. WD-40 isn’t technically a lubricant and I find it attracts grit and dirt.
I agree with rapping on the end of the key with a screwdriver. Sometimes I’ve put some vise grips on the key at a 90 degree angle and used a little light pressure to turn the key while tapping on the key. It seems to bounce everything and get the long pin to move out of the keyway.

 

[APW]

I got it out! My wife accidentally switched one of the change machine locks with one in the paystation. Needless to say I will spank her when I get home tonight.

 

[Dan kamsickas]

I got it out! My wife accidentally switched one of the change machine locks with one in the paystation. Needless to say I will spank her when I get home tonight.

Just remember: the sooner you get an icepack on your eye the less the swelling will be.

 

[I.B. Washincars]

I got it out! My wife accidentally switched one of the change machine locks with one in the paystation. Needless to say I will spank her when I get home tonight.

She might start doing it more often...

 

[mac]

If any of you ever have to drill out a plug lock it will be much easier if you just call a locksmith. Been there. Done that.

 

[Waxman]

I got it out! My wife accidentally switched one of the change machine locks with one in the paystation. Needless to say I will spank her when I get home tonight.

I ALMOST replied "...try using the right key" but I'm trying to be less 'smartassy'.

 

[I.B. Washincars]

We all do goofy things like that. Believe it or not, I actually made a mistake this past weekend. A granddaughter turned 12 and for her birthday, all she wanted was to have her friends over and party/sleep in the RV. Of course I agreed, since I give her anything she wants. I moved it to the desired spot and proceeded to get it ready for them. I had kept it plugged in to power so the batteries would be charged whenever needed...they were dead. After getting some charge in them I moved it to where I wanted. The heat wouldn't work. I messed with that a bit and finally realized that the weak batteries were the cause. I then went to extend the slideouts...nothing. I screwed around with them for a couple of hours (time I really didn't have to spare), checking this and that...no dice. I was getting a bit panicky, because her friends were going to be arriving soon. After going through the manual and learning nothing, I wondered to myself "Self, I wonder if the parking brake needs to be set?". I'm guessing you all have figured out how that worked out.

 

[CheetahExpress]

Locksmiths tell you not to use WD-40. I say tell me of something that works better in a car wash environment. They never have an answer.

Our locksmith told us to use the Houdini also. It's a silicone spray. Works great. We use it frequently in our vac locks.

 

[MEP001]

Needless to say I will spank her when I get home tonight.

If I did that, it would be a reward.

 

[Greg Pack]

Ive been using Houdini too. I bought it at Lowes I think. Seems to work well.

I've also used SiliKroil penetrant with good results. It's kroil with silicone spray added.

 

[Earl Weiss]

If any of you ever have to drill out a plug lock it will be much easier if you just call a locksmith. Been there. Done that.

"Master Randy" taught me how. Did 4. 10 minutes each with the right knowledge and tool. Probably could be done faster but I was being careful not to damage the housing. Scary easy.

 

[I.B. Washincars]

If any of you ever have to drill out a plug lock it will be much easier if you just call a locksmith. Been there. Done that.

Seriously? As long as you've been around I figured you had done this many times.

 

[MEP001]

Did 4. 10 minutes each with the right knowledge and tool. Probably could be done faster but I was being careful not to damage the housing. Scary easy.

I have it down to about three minutes.