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Old Aug 21, 2013 | 08:37 PM
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In my 1998 zj my door locks seem to be frozen as in my key doesn't turn the jeep is in Florida right now but it is originally from Ohio is there any way I can fix this without having to get a new tumbler?
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Old Aug 22, 2013 | 08:29 AM
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Hmm. Ohio? Where exactly in Ohio?

Depending on where it originally was in Ohio, we can determine your lock issue.

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Old Aug 22, 2013 | 11:32 AM
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Don't listen to this guy. He's nuts.

Try a 30 second blast with WD40 into the keyhole. Soak it well, wait a bit, and then try it.
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Old Aug 22, 2013 | 07:43 PM
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Alright I will try that and let you know if that fixes it or not.
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