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oldblue1968chevy · 07-22-2009, 06:33 PM

how do i lock my doors on my truck...never wanted to....last year some kids messed with my truck (unlocked cause i duno how to lock it/unlock it) and you can start it by just turning the starter with a knife screwdriver other key...

i think ive seen somewhere that i can buy a new ignition and door locks with the same key.....is that kit hard to install? im no locksmith my any means lol....but would like to be able to lock unlock my doors and not have kids starting my truck up....kinda anoying....there my buds but day after day it gets annoying...

HELP! i got a couple weeks till i go back to school...what do i need to buy thanks!

BAGNDRAGIT · 07-22-2009, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by oldblue1968chevy

how do i lock my doors on my truck...never wanted to....last year some kids messed with my truck (unlocked cause i duno how to lock it/unlock it) and you can start it by just turning the starter with a knife screwdriver other key...

i think ive seen somewhere that i can buy a new ignition and door locks with the same key.....is that kit hard to install? im no locksmith my any means lol....but would like to be able to lock unlock my doors and not have kids starting my truck up....kinda anoying....there my buds but day after day it gets annoying...

HELP! i got a couple weeks till i go back to school...what do i need to buy thanks!

i actually just did this. lmc sells the combo kit w/ ignition and door locks, i think it was like 30 bucks, this will show you that installing the door locks is pretty easy

http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cb/full.aspx?Page=17

oldblue1968chevy · 07-22-2009, 06:54 PM

well how do they work? the key goes in but doesnt turn....guess i may order the lmc thing to get matching keys and everything working..

BAGNDRAGIT · 07-22-2009, 06:59 PM

they work great. im really glad i bought them. i would say definatly do it.

PanelDeland · 07-22-2009, 07:00 PM

If you have the key to the doors you have probably not learned the way these doors lock.You must use the key to lock the doors on this era truck.They were designed that way so that you could not lock your keys in them.Try locking the door from outside with the key.

**special-K** · 07-22-2009, 07:02 PM

Lube it.

BAGNDRAGIT · 07-22-2009, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Lube it.

Thats what she said

sorry couldnt help it...

oldblue1968chevy · 07-22-2009, 07:20 PM

haha lol

what exactly do i lube and what kidna lube? wd40 oil grease?

paneldeland, i put it in the hole, and try to turn it but it doesnt turn......

big mike71 · 07-22-2009, 07:29 PM

Mine wouldn't work and I took it all apart cleaned it all real good and put a bunch of 3 and 1 oil on it and presto works perfect.

mclairmo · 07-22-2009, 07:29 PM

Sounds like you may not have the door keys, just a key for the ignition or completely wrong keys. Often, if an ignition lock goes bad, the owner will replace just the ignition lock and end up with 2 keys, one for the ignition and one for the door. That's what I did on my truck.

oldblue1968chevy · 07-22-2009, 07:30 PM

GOOD THINKING i got about 9 keys from the PO for the truck..

brb

Legolas894 · 07-22-2009, 08:46 PM

That's true about needing to lock the doors from the outside. On mine, I need to push the door in while turning the key. Both doors are the same way (probably mis-aligned). The key might be just wrong too.

oldblue1968chevy · 07-22-2009, 08:51 PM

well i can look down into the door and see a lil thing that goes up and down to turn the lock mechanism. but it only goes so far then id have to bend the key or brake it to go any further...gonna spray it tomrowo, it started to rain todya

red71c10 · 07-22-2009, 10:21 PM

Spray 'em and work 'em. If you have the right key, they will probably eventually work. I had to spray 'em (PB Blaster) and keep working them until they loosened up, but I still have to push in on the driver's door to get it to lock just like legolas894. They should turn towards the front of the truck to lock.

KEL · 07-23-2009, 01:13 PM

i bought a set from GMC Paul's
worked fine

Hammer500 · 07-23-2009, 01:52 PM

Will your key turn in the hole when your door is open? If it will, like legolas said. Try pushing in on the door while turning the key.

Jack_71C10 · 07-23-2009, 03:34 PM

If you can lock and unlock the doors easily from the interior door lock knob, then your key may be wrong. If it is hard to lock and unlock from the interior
door lock knob, then it needs to be lubed. I just used a little bearing grease I had laying around, made a big difference. Take the door panel off to get to it.

sameyrasmea72 · 07-23-2009, 03:58 PM

If you have the wrong key to the doors, you should be able to get the code off the lock cylinder and get any local locksmith to make you a key.

07-22-2009, 06:33 PM	#1
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	why cant i unlock/lock my doors how do i lock my doors on my truck...never wanted to....last year some kids messed with my truck (unlocked cause i duno how to lock it/unlock it) and you can start it by just turning the starter with a knife screwdriver other key... i think ive seen somewhere that i can buy a new ignition and door locks with the same key.....is that kit hard to install? im no locksmith my any means lol....but would like to be able to lock unlock my doors and not have kids starting my truck up....kinda anoying....there my buds but day after day it gets annoying... HELP! i got a couple weeks till i go back to school...what do i need to buy thanks! __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

07-22-2009, 06:54 PM	#3
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: why cant i unlock/lock my doors well how do they work? the key goes in but doesnt turn....guess i may order the lmc thing to get matching keys and everything working.. __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

07-22-2009, 06:59 PM	#4
BAGNDRAGIT Just Not Low Enough! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 525	Re: why cant i unlock/lock my doors they work great. im really glad i bought them. i would say definatly do it. __________________ NEED ELECTRICAL HELP? ASK ME! 67-72 Full Wiring Diagrams Lots Of Info, TAKE A LOOK 1967 Chevy C-10 Shortbox Bagged 327 4spd Previous: 1971 Chevy C-10 Short Sep I6 Auto (Traded) 1973 Chevy C-20 THE REDNECK BATTLE TRUCK 2001 Chevy Silverado 2Dr 5.3L Shortbox. R.I.P. 1969 Volkswagen Bug This is my first meeting, I have a horsepower problem.

07-22-2009, 07:00 PM	#5
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: why cant i unlock/lock my doors If you have the key to the doors you have probably not learned the way these doors lock.You must use the key to lock the doors on this era truck.They were designed that way so that you could not lock your keys in them.Try locking the door from outside with the key. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

07-22-2009, 07:02 PM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: why cant i unlock/lock my doors Lube it. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

07-22-2009, 07:20 PM	#8
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: why cant i unlock/lock my doors haha lol what exactly do i lube and what kidna lube? wd40 oil grease? paneldeland, i put it in the hole, and try to turn it but it doesnt turn...... __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

07-22-2009, 07:29 PM	#9
big mike71 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: independence mo Posts: 2,111	Re: why cant i unlock/lock my doors Mine wouldn't work and I took it all apart cleaned it all real good and put a bunch of 3 and 1 oil on it and presto works perfect.

07-22-2009, 07:29 PM	#10
mclairmo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Take Off Posts: 1,908	Re: why cant i unlock/lock my doors Sounds like you may not have the door keys, just a key for the ignition or completely wrong keys. Often, if an ignition lock goes bad, the owner will replace just the ignition lock and end up with 2 keys, one for the ignition and one for the door. That's what I did on my truck.

07-22-2009, 07:30 PM	#11
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: why cant i unlock/lock my doors GOOD THINKING i got about 9 keys from the PO for the truck.. brb __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

07-22-2009, 08:46 PM	#12
Legolas894 Chemist under the hood... Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fort Erie,ON, Canada Posts: 617	Re: why cant i unlock/lock my doors That's true about needing to lock the doors from the outside. On mine, I need to push the door in while turning the key. Both doors are the same way (probably mis-aligned). The key might be just wrong too. __________________ Current fleet: 2013 GMC Sierra, 5.3L, 4x4 1988 GMC Sierra, 305, Auto 1984 Jeep Grand Wagoneer, 360 V8 1997 VW Cabrio, 2.0L 2017 Toyota Rav4, 2.5L Stuff I wish I still had: 2013 Toyota Matrix [RIP] 1967 GMC 910 Fleetside, 283 V8 [1st Love-SOLD] 1987 Jeep Cherokee Laredo 4X4, 4.0 I-6 [SOLD} 1994 Chevrolet Caprice Classic, 5.7LV8 [SOLD] 1995 Chevrolet Astro AWD, 4.3L V6 (RIP) 1998 Chevrolet Suburban 4x4, 5.7L V8 [SOLD]

07-22-2009, 08:51 PM	#13
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: why cant i unlock/lock my doors well i can look down into the door and see a lil thing that goes up and down to turn the lock mechanism. but it only goes so far then id have to bend the key or brake it to go any further...gonna spray it tomrowo, it started to rain todya __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

07-22-2009, 10:21 PM	#14
red71c10 The Red Menace Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Roseburg, OR Posts: 577	Re: why cant i unlock/lock my doors Spray 'em and work 'em. If you have the right key, they will probably eventually work. I had to spray 'em (PB Blaster) and keep working them until they loosened up, but I still have to push in on the driver's door to get it to lock just like legolas894. They should turn towards the front of the truck to lock. __________________ 1971 Custom 10 - 350/350TH - Pwr steering, gauges, Chrome front bumper, Chrome hubcaps, Door edge guards, HD rear springs (current) 1968 C-20 Custom Camper - 350/350TH (orig 327), Pwr steering & brakes, gauges w/tach (former) 1968 C-20 - 307/3sp column (Dad's when I was a kid) "Driving is like coloring. Things get messy if you can't stay inside the lines." Last edited by red71c10; 07-22-2009 at 10:22 PM.

07-23-2009, 01:13 PM	#15
KEL 72 GMC Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Wells, Maine Posts: 534	Re: why cant i unlock/lock my doors i bought a set from GMC Paul's worked fine

07-23-2009, 01:52 PM	#16
Hammer500 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 115	Re: why cant i unlock/lock my doors Will your key turn in the hole when your door is open? If it will, like legolas said. Try pushing in on the door while turning the key. __________________ 69 Chev C/10 350/200 4R LWB 69 Chev K/20 4x4 350/4sp LWB 69 GMC Sierra Grande 396/400 LWB

07-23-2009, 03:34 PM	#17
Jack_71C10 Shortbed club member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Halethorpe, MD Posts: 439	Re: why cant i unlock/lock my doors If you can lock and unlock the doors easily from the interior door lock knob, then your key may be wrong. If it is hard to lock and unlock from the interior door lock knob, then it needs to be lubed. I just used a little bearing grease I had laying around, made a big difference. Take the door panel off to get to it.



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07-23-2009, 03:58 PM	#18
sameyrasmea72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,443	Re: why cant i unlock/lock my doors If you have the wrong key to the doors, you should be able to get the code off the lock cylinder and get any local locksmith to make you a key. __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 80 Silverado Blazer 2wd

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