The reason why your key has broken and snapped in your lock will be any of the following.
My key broke off in the door lock.
Attempting to use an incorrect key.
Holding the key whilst pushing the door open causing it to bend and then break.
3 if a spare key is available try to pull the broken key straight out.
Press or pull on the doorknob with the other hand so that there is as little pressure as possible on the lock s bolt.
You have an additional lock on the passenger side door and can access your car through there.
If the key piece is sticking out or close to the opening tweezers can be the easiest way to remove the broken piece.
The broken key can also actually cause damage to the lock.
Key being turned when not fully inserted.
Say you broke your key off in the driver s side door.
Your main concerns should be the thickness of your tweezers and how far the broken key is in the lock.
Try to grip the broken key and pull it out.
However if the piece is too far inside the lock this may not be possible.
Insert a screwdriver into the lock and turn it back to its default vertical position.
Then use a pair of needle nosed pliers to twist the cylinder so the lock is either locked or unlocked since the key part won t come out if it s halfway between the 2 positions.
If the key broke off in lock after you ve closed the door you may be unable to reopen the door until the issue is resolved.
If you have a duplicate key around congratulations.
Suddenly you re standing there with half the key in your hand and the other half stuck in the lock.
You have to be at work right now.
It s a frustrating experience.
To remove a broken key start by spraying a silicon spray into the lock which will lubricate it and make it easier for the broken key to slide out.
Most tweezers are inappropriately sized for this task and will just end up pushing the key farther into the keyway.
You re in a hurry and turn the key too hard when locking the door.
Feel when the bolt is free from pressure while turning the pliers and open or unlock the door.
If the key broke inside lock before the door was shut you ll be unable to lock the door thereby leaving your home car or office at a greater risk of theft.
Older keys have weakened spots that cause breakage.
There are a few things that may be helpful to collect for trying to remove the broken key from the lock.
