jammed lock

[devnill]

last month, i came home for winter break, and left the key to my yale padlock in my dorm. over the whole break, i was not able to pick the lock, and i noted having trouble feelingthe second pin . Today when i got back, i tried the key, and it didnt even fit. i am positive it is the correct key because i only have one yale lock, and it worked before i left. looking in the keyway reveals no obstructions, and i am really confused what is keeping the key from fitting.

my only guess is that something got in the lock and jammed it up. i tried some silicone, but the problem still persists. any ideas?

[illusion]

Well if the shape of the key matches the warding of the lock then it's likely something wrong with your lock.

Perhaps a spring has seized up some how, and because of this it won't let the key enter... try pressing all the pins down with a pick and make sure it's not a stiff pin. Failing this check the key and see if it has been deformed somehow.

that's all I can think of to be honest

[devnill]

after about 30 minutes of prodding and jiggeling the pins, i finally got the key to go in. i think the second pin is a spool, and was bent so it got stuck. no idea how that happened though

[digital_blue]

A bent spool pin, you say?

[spQQky]

..my only guess is that something got in the lock and jammed it up. i tried some silicone, but the problem still persists. any ideas?

I prefer KY to silicone, it prevents you from bending your spool pin.

[Chrispy]

..my only guess is that something got in the lock and jammed it up. i tried some silicone, but the problem still persists. any ideas?

I prefer KY to silicone, it prevents you from bending your spool pin.

Or is that your mushroom pin?

[webidiot2]

mmm I like mushrooms