Spare Tire Lock Rusted Shut - 2007 Yukon XL

[pmillen]

The ignition key is supposed to unlock it but it won't turn. I've sprayed in a WD40 look alike and Kano Kroil Penetrating oil. No joy. Any suggestions?

 

[89Suburban]

I had to use a cut off wheel to get mine off.

@Tonyrodz might have a better soloution.

 

[Fless]

You're sure it wasn't changed to a different key? If you have a key that's not as worn as the one you're using, try it as that cylinder may not be worn like the key always used in the ignition.

 

[89Suburban]

Sorry guys I misunderstood. Thought it it was the locking tab on the winch itself.

 

[Tonyrodz]

I've drilled lock cylinders with a drill bit with great success.

 

[pmillen]

You're sure it wasn't changed to a different key? If you have a key that's not as worn as the one you're using, try it as that cylinder may not be worn like the key always used in the ignition.

I'm the original owner. I don't recall changing the ignition, but I don't recall a lot of things. I'll try my wife's key. Thanks for the suggestion.

 

[swathdiver]

The ignition key is supposed to unlock it but it won't turn. I've sprayed in a WD40 look alike and Kano Kroil Penetrating oil. No joy. Any suggestions?

Probably clogged with crud. We run ours twice a year to prevent that. Worst case, you could cut the plastic tube from underneath but think you'll have to pull the bumper cover to get the lock out, don't remember and can't picture it right now.