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How to get a broken key out of a lock

They say: "the lock jams - move the key." And many do. Often this happens in rented apartments. The key back and forth, and now - half the key remains in the keyhole. How to get a broken key out of a keyhole? Some recommendations will help to do without a master, with minimal cash costs.

Getting a broken key out of a lock

If the key breaks in the door lock, there can be many reasons, even imperceptible defects in the lock or on the key itself become the main cause of the key breaking.


Whatever the cause of the broken door opener, the only solution to the problem is to remove it from there.

Tools for the procedure of getting a piece of the key

In order to get a broken key from the door lock, you will need some tools that can be borrowed from a neighbor, if it is not a private house with a garage.


There are 3 methods of how to get a piece of the key from the keyhole in the door: the loyal method, the method of opening the locking mechanism, the rough (cardinal) method.

How to get a broken key from the lock loyally?

There are options when the key gets stuck in the keyhole, the owner does not get into the house, apartment. In this case, everything should be done to carefully remove the key and not damage the lock mechanism.


The main cause of this problem is the ingress of dust into the mechanism, which, mixed with the lubricant, turns into dust. In order for the key to come out of the keyhole, grease should be applied:

  1. WD-40.
  2. Working off (drained oil from the car engine).
  3. A little solid.
  4. Application of liquid silicone.

The most extreme case is the use of sunflower oil.

Lubricating the lock to get a broken key


You need to take a medical syringe and pour oil into the lock. The key hole must be well treated (washed) with oil. If the key is stuck, do not use force or sudden movements, gently move it to the left to the right and slowly pull it towards you. If fingers slip, use pliers. Sometimes the key can be blocked by the lock's security system. Then a paper clip or a hairpin can come in handy.


The process of opening the lock with a paperclip




What to do when a piece of the key is left in the lock? Then:

These methods are applicable at the very beginning of solving a problem. If they did not solve the problem, then you should proceed to extracting the lock.