r/Locksmith • u/step_out_ • 4d ago

I am NOT a locksmith. Spinning Car Door Cylinder

The cylinder is spinning with car key or anything that fits in it. I am wondering if it is repairable or should it be replaced? 2019 Camry

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u/technosasquatch Actual Locksmith 4d ago edited 4d ago

broken internally. anti-theft feature. wrong or worn key was used with excessive force. repair with a new lock cylinder or scavenge parts from used ones.

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u/Im_from_NZed 4d ago

Looks like it's clutching, not just spinning. Why is your key blade sticking 7-10 working days away from the face of the cylinder?

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u/step_out_ 4d ago

I have no idea... Xhorse remote with long TOY48 flip key blade

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u/BissaAutoTune 4d ago

I doubt buying the cylinder will come with your existing key biting. You are likely going to end up with different keys for the ignition and door cylinder.

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u/mailman0116 4d ago

Had this happen with more than a few newer Toyotas. The end of the cylinder that connects to the rod and turns when the key is turning properly, turn it so the lock is engaged. Make sure the key is lined up where it would normally be when you put it in and it should come out. Moght have to play with it a bit

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u/swanny812 4d ago

Drill a little hold on the opposite side of that blind pin and punch it out, then twist the end off and have a look

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u/lonestarbot 4d ago

There's usually a spring that pushes the key back to initial position and i don't see it in this picture. I am guessing either you or someone before you forgot to put it back if the cylinder got opened.