Key got stuck turning halfway trying to unlock my lock, and when I tried turning it back the tip sheared off in the lock. What do I do now?

by lord_ne

6 Comments

  1. Is it immobilizing your bike? Is it an expensive lock? You can probably get a locksmith out to do it if it’s financially feasible. You could also just cut it off, being ready in the rare case that the police question a potential bike thief.

  2. Routine_Mortgage_499 on

    I have a key extractor that came with a set of lock picks. just a thin sliver of metal with a backwards facing barb. Could probably fashion one from an aluminum can.

  3. Can you just push the tip the rest of the way into the lock and leave it there and just use half the key to open? This would only work if the broken piece hasn’t lost proper orientation.

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