Removing a broken car key from your door does not have to be an expensive task. Broken car keys can be removed from car locks quickly and easily with a few common tools. It is a simple do it yourself project that can save you money, but to save money and time have the trained locksmith technician do it.
What do I need to remove a broken key?
A small jigsaw blade or single wire tool that has an angled tip will work for key removal. Needle nose pliers and spray lubricant are also recommended for this project.
How do I remove a broken key with a jigsaw blade?
Spray a small amount of lubricant into the lock. The lubricant will make it easier to get the broken part of the key out. The lubricant is not necessary but it makes the process of removing the key easier.
If you are using a small jigsaw blade, you will want to trim off the ends of the blade so it is flat. Examine the teeth on the jigsaw blade to see which direction they point. When you insert the saw blade into the lock, you want the teeth of the jigsaw blade pointing toward the teeth of the key and angled toward you.
Insert the blade into the lock. Slowly pull the blade toward you until the broken key protrudes from the lock and can be grasped with the needle nose pliers. You may have to insert the saw blade multiple times to work the broken key out of the lock.
How do I remove a broken key with a wire tool?
Almost any type of single wire tool that has a slightly angled tip can also be used to remove a broken key. The wire needs to be thin enough to be inserted into the lock but also strong enough to withstand being pulled out. A flat bobby pin, a small paperclip or a thin clay sculpture tool can be used for removing a broken key from a car lock.
Spray the lubricant into the lock as described for removing a key with a jigsaw blade. You will want to insert the tool into the lock with the angle pointing toward the teeth of the key. Gently pull the tool out until the key is protruding and can be grasped by the needle nose pliers. You may have to do this more than once to work the broken key out of the lock.
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