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Newbie Basement Door Key Question

All the basement door electric actuators work ok but if one of the actuators fails we'd like to also have a key.  We received 2 sets keys including the key fob, ignition, entry door latch handle and entry door deadbolt keys.  We also have 2 or 3 different random keys one of which fits the slide out control panels.

Do the basement locks have their own key or should the entry door latch key fit them too?

Thanks!
Mark Duckworth
2003 U320 4220
Build 6199, Motorcade 17971

Re: Newbie Basement Door Key Question

Reply #1 –
Mark, the key for the entry door latch (not the deadbolt) should fit your bay door latches.  They keys in the latches raerly get used so the key locks in the bay doos may need some lube.  The keys turn about 45° each way to lock and unlock to bay door.

If you only have one key then get several spares made.

Bay door keys
Roger Engdahl and Susan Green
2001 U320 3610 #5879 (Home2) - 2014 Jeep Cherokee or 2018 F150
Hastings, MN

Re: Newbie Basement Door Key Question

Reply #2 –
Quote from: Roger & Susan in Home2 –
Mark, the key for the entry door latch (not the deadbolt) should fit your bay door latches.  They keys in the latches raerly get used so the key locks in the bay doos may need some lube.  The keys turn about 45° each way to lock and unlock to bay door.

If you only have one key then get several spares made.

Bay door keys
As Roger posts above, try some lube in each lock. The little red wand that comes with most spray lubes works well. I used some on our car last week and the key goes in easier and the locks turn much better now.

Our compartment locks are different from our entry door key.

Pierce
Pierce and Gaylie Stewart
'93 U300/36 WTBI
Detroit 6V-92TA Jake
1140 watts on the roof
SBFD (ret)

Re: Newbie Basement Door Key Question

Reply #3 –
Roger and Pierce,

Thanks very much.  I will lubricate and get some spares made.

Mark
Mark Duckworth
2003 U320 4220
Build 6199, Motorcade 17971

Re: Newbie Basement Door Key Question

Reply #4 –
Make sure you press it all the way in also. Broke a key as I was trying to get it turned .. realized it was not in that last 1/16" .. wiggle and push all the way

Re: Newbie Basement Door Key Question

Reply #5 –
Success!!  Had some silicone spray lube with a red tube.  After applying to each lock, worked key back and forth.  All of them are now turning freely. 

Thanks so much!
Mark Duckworth
2003 U320 4220
Build 6199, Motorcade 17971

Re: Newbie Basement Door Key Question

Reply #6 –
Quote from: Mark Duckworth –
Success!!  Had some silicone spray lube with a red tube.  After applying to each lock, worked key back and forth.  All of them are now turning freely. 

Stay on top of keeping them lubed. Bays that are not used frequently, like the gen-set locks can dry out quickly.
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Re: Newbie Basement Door Key Question

Reply #7 –
 Mark

I've had the best results with a product called Lock Eze a locksmith pal of mine told me to use it on the MH because of the water and road grime. It's a graphite base so you get dry lubrication, once a year I do all my locks.  ^.^d
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Re: Newbie Basement Door Key Question

Reply #8 –
Quote from: Olde English –
Mark

I've had the best results with a product called Lock Eze a locksmith pal of mine told me to use it on the MH because of the water and road grime. It's a graphite base so you get dry lubrication, once a year I do all my locks.  ^.^d
Cool.  Amazon has it.  I'll grab a can next time I shop.

Thanks!
Mark Duckworth
2003 U320 4220
Build 6199, Motorcade 17971