broken key in door lock cylinder

Devilfrog

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Duncan, BC

• Jun 15, 2013

• #1

So, my new "to me" MJ has a few issues to deal with ... one of which is a broken key in the drivers side lock cylinder ... any suggestions to remove it, or is it one of those things where you just replace it? It's already got two keys (doors and ignition) I'd really like to avoid having three ... and chances the wreckers will have a matching set around here WITH keys ... not overly good.
It's an 88 MJ 5spd 2wd 4.0L

 

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cruiser54

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Prescott, Az

• Jun 16, 2013

• #2

REmove the lock cylinder. Take to locksmith. Have them fix it.

 

Devilfrog

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Duncan, BC

• Jun 16, 2013

• #3

Figured it would come to that,

Thanks
Dave

 

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b5blue

NAXJA Forum User

Location

florida

• Jun 19, 2013

• #4

Remove it and carefully disassemble the little cap that holds the pins and springs in place. You should be able to wiggle the broken key out. My 89 had a really worn out housing that I replaced to retain having one key for both doors and hatch.

 

Phil

NAXJA Member

NAXJA Member

Location

West Sacramento, CA

• Jun 20, 2013

• #5

You have probably resolved this one way or another by now, but several years ago I broke a key off in a door lock cylinder. I was able to put a drop of superglue on a straightened out paper clip, very carefully glue the paper clip to the key stub in the door, let it set for a few minutes, and pull out the stub.

 

joe_peters

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Grants Pass, OryGun

• Jun 20, 2013

• #6

Phil said:

You have probably resolved this one way or another by now, but several years ago I broke a key off in a door lock cylinder. I was able to put a drop of superglue on a straightened out paper clip, very carefully glue the paper clip to the key stub in the door, let it set for a few minutes, and pull out the stub.

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NICE TIP!

 

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Boss Cherokee

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Riverside Calif.

• Jun 20, 2013

• #7

Go wheeling get it off camber to the drivers side and open and slam the door a couple times then try the paper clip trick!:doh:arty:

 

Devilfrog

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Duncan, BC

• Jun 20, 2013

• #8

pulled the lock, took it into a locksmith and they called me back saying it was bets to replace it. Turns out the dust cover was broken and that's likely what broke the key in the first place. So ordered a new pair of cylinders, and I'll just replace the set. It's the older two key set anyway so no big changes there.