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[borderbilly]

Wheel lo ck stuck, key turns but won't come of

 

[otherclive]

That’s unfortunate, so I await Mel’s considered advice.

Assume you’ve used penetrating oil, and/or light tapping around the lock area.

 

[Dustydog]

Google and this is a very common problem with this Milenco model.
Suggestions offered:

Key not fully inserted.
Try spraying order or silicon over the entire lock. Don’t use wd40 or oil
Try gently wiggling the key to and fro in the lock.

Hope you succeed. Let us know the end result 👍

 

[borderbilly]

To late, soaked it in wd40, try again tomorrow, if I fail I will jack it up.

 

[Mel]

That’s unfortunate, so I await Mel’s considered advice.

Assume you’ve used penetrating oil, and/or light tapping around the lock area.

In our case we hit it with a hammer. Not sure that will help here; although could try tapping the key?
Locksmith?
Mel

 

[borderbilly]

In our case we hit it with a hammer. Not sure that will help here; although could try tapping the key?
Locksmith?
Mel

If it doesn't open, I will cut it off myself, or find those people who lift anything, the unmentionables, too tight to pay a locksmith, I am a Jock after all.

 

[Dustydog]

BB Maybe something Here will help

 

[toad a caravan]

I would suggest pouring hot water over it to expand the casting and help assist the freeing of the lock pawls,once off make sure it's dry and use an aerosol that contains graphite ...Good luck ...Gary

 

[borderbilly]

Well goosed now,key broke in lock.

 

[Mr Plodd]

Well goosed now,key broke in lock.

That's the danger of course!!

Brute force and ignorance now required to remove the entire device, and, due to the fact its designed to resist such action, that's not going to be too easy.
A powerfull mains operated  disc cutter, with a diamond cutting disc is probably going to be required.
Time to speak with a tool hire place I reckon.

 

[Dustydog]

Well goosed now,key broke in lock.

🤬🤬
Try one of these?

 

[borderbilly]

🤬🤬
Try one of these?

Dont think any of them will work, going to get a quote from a caravan engineer. not unless you know any of the travelling boys.

 

[Mr Plodd]

🤬🤬
Try one of these?

Some very clever ideas in that video, certainly a few to tuck away in the "Memory bank of very useful ideas"
Getting the key out still won't get the lock to release though will it? Even if there is a second key to use, the initial problem still exists.

 

[Dustydog]

Some very clever ideas in that video, certainly a few to tuck away in the "Memory bank of very useful ideas"
Getting the key out still won't get the lock to release though will it? Even if there is a second key to use, the initial problem still exists.

At least with a working key , wiggling etc may bring a resolution.

On other forums it is well recognised these Milenco units have suffered the same problem as Billy. May be a call to Milenco may help🤔

 

[borderbilly]

Latest, have tried all the tricks mentioned here, even got a broken key remover kit and have had no luck. Phoned a local caravan engineer but he doesn't do call outs. So have 2 options as mentioned here locksmith or grinder. What would you choose 🤔

 

[Dustydog]

bb how old is your Milenco? It looks very new?

Before taking the plunge is it worth having a word with Milenco?

Locksmith Route get a firm quote not estimate.

Grinder will need very careful use to avoid damaging the wheel, obvious I know. May be Milenco will know exactly where to cut the clamp with a grinder?
Good luck

 

[borderbilly]

Lock 1 year old, have bit the bullet locksmith coming to look at it, if he doesn't succeed, no fee.

 

[Dustydog]

Lock 1 year old, have bit the bullet locksmith coming to look at it, if he doesn't succeed, no fee.

Needs must unfortunately but don’t let Milenco off the hook!

 

[Beachball]

Lock 1 year old, have bit the bullet locksmith coming to look at it, if he doesn't succeed, no fee.

Good luck the locksmith should sort you out 🙏

 

[toad a caravan]

Hope all goes well

 

[Mr Plodd]

There is no way on the Planet that Milenco are going to assist you other than perhaps send a technician (at your expense)

The reason being that they have no idea who you are, you could be a dedicated caravan thief so they certainly don't want information on how to (possibly) defeat their security device getting "out there"

I suspect that the only option is total, and very lengthy to achieve, destruction. Whether that can be achieved without damaging the wheel is anyone's guess.

 

[Dustydog]

There is no way on the Planet that Milenco are going to assist you other than perhaps send a technician (at your expense)

The reason being that they have no idea who you are, you could be a dedicated caravan thief so they certainly don't want information on how to (possibly) defeat their security device getting "out there"

I suspect that the only option is total, and very lengthy to achieve, destruction. Whether that can be achieved without damaging the wheel is anyone's guess.

Surely they have security protocols they follow so they can help their genuine customers?

 

[Hutch]

Surely they have security protocols they follow so they can help their genuine customers?

Very much like Alko and their security codes, for the wheel locks.