What can I do about sloppy locks

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What can I do about sloppy locks

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My drivers door lock is pretty sloppy, the passenger lock isn't too bad. The slider lock does not work at all and has to be operated from inside & the tailgate is on a separate key and is like stirring porridge.

Ideally i'd like 1 key to do all the locks but am ok with leaving the ignition alone.

I have read about retumbling but not sure that would sort out the sloppiness. Do I need a new set of locks then retumble to 1 new key :?:

Any ideas

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Re: What can I do about sloppy locks

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its the part the lock internals register to that is ally and wears over time so sorting the key issues will have no effect on this, get a new set s/hand may also be sloppy or dig d££p
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You need a new lock, then change tumblers in it to suit your key. In most cases this only applies to drivers door which gets most wear.
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Re: What can I do about sloppy locks

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My driver door lock is a bit sloppy.
I have decided to always let myself in through the passenger side.
That way I will gradually even up the wear on the locks (and the floor mats)
Only 22 more years to go until I start letting myself in through the slider...

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