Hi I have a 2006 Sebring Touring 4 door 2.7 Liters 6 cyl, my rear trunk lock is jammed. When i put in my key it will NOT turn. I have put in WD40 etc but key will not turn.
Any idea on how to fix it at home?
If i did change the lock, then i would end up with a different key for the door and trunk. which i want to avoid.
Thanks

 

Put a drop or two of WD-40 on the key, and put the key into the slot. Try shooting a little oil directly into the slot. Work the key in and out several times to try to get the oil pushed in there. If you can get some oil deep in there, eventually you should get it to free up. I've had the same problem on two different cars and was able to solve it that way.
If all else fails, you can get a locksmith to replace the cylinder and he can make the new cylinder match your old key.

 

I put lots of wd40 into it but key will not go into cylinder. I think the first "lock pin" nearest the outside is jammed and blocking the key from going in even slightly. The snow and salt has corroded it. If i call a locksmith its going to cost a couple of hundred bucks. I will have to use the fob, which is also i think running low battery. Can i just pry open the fob and replace battery myself or does one need dealer to reprogram fob after battery change?
Thank you

 

You can replace the key fob battery yourself. Check the owners manual. If you don't have an owners manual, download it from chrysler.com. You can pop the trunk using the button on the dash to the left of the steering column. Again, it's in the owners manual. Keep trying that key and the oil. It may free up if the oil can penetrate in there over time.

Take a look at the lock cylinder from the inside. The cylinder itself is usually held in place with a clip that can be slid off to the side. If you can remove it from the inside, you may be able to soak it in oil or even take it apart and free up the tumblers inside it, or replace the entire lock cylinder. If you take the new lock cylinder to a locksmith with your key I'm sure he can make them work together for a lot less than he would charge to come out to your place to do the work.

 

Yes, a locksmith can replace the lock cylinder and even can make a new key also.