What should I do if the startup lock is broken? Summary of popular solutions across the network in the past 10 days
Recently, the topic of "damaged starter lock" has sparked heated discussions on major social platforms and automotive forums. Many car owners reported that the vehicle's start lock failure caused the vehicle to be unable to drive normally, especially users of electric vehicles and traditional fuel vehicles. This article will combine the hot content of the entire network in the past 10 days to provide you with structured solutions, and attach a comparison table of common fault types and repair costs.
1. Common causes of startup lock damage
According to feedback from netizens and the summary of professional maintenance technicians, start lock failure is usually caused by the following reasons:
| Reason type | Proportion | Typical performance |
|---|---|---|
| The key is worn or broken | 35% | The key is difficult to insert or cannot be turned |
| Corrosion inside the lock cylinder | 25% | There is abnormal noise or stuck when turning |
| Electronic induction failure (electric vehicle) | 20% | Keyless start failure |
| external force damage | 15% | Keyhole deformation or external damage |
| Other mechanical failures | 5% | Broken lock cylinder spring, etc. |
2. Emergency handling methods (popular tips across the Internet)
1.key lubrication method: A popular Douyin video shows that coating the key with pencil lead powder or WD-40 lubricant and inserting it repeatedly can temporarily solve the rust problem.
2.Steering wheel unlocking method: A car owner on Weibo shared that shaking the steering wheel slightly while twisting the key can release the mechanical jam state.
3.Electronic system reset: The electric vehicle forum recommends that part of the sensing function can be restored by disconnecting the negative terminal of the battery and restarting it after 5 minutes.
3. Maintenance plans and cost comparison
| solution | Applicable scenarios | average cost | time consuming |
|---|---|---|---|
| Replace the lock cylinder assembly | severe physical damage | ¥300-800 | 2 hours |
| Professional lock cylinder repair | Light rust/wear | ¥150-400 | 1 hour |
| Electronic lock decoding | Sensing system failure | ¥500-1200 | 30 minutes |
| Overall replacement of 4S store | Vehicles under warranty | Free-¥2000 | long time |
4. Preventive measures (highly praised suggestions on Zhihu)
1. Regularly use graphite powder to lubricate the lock core to avoid using oil-based lubricants to absorb dust.
2. Avoid storing electric vehicle keys with high magnetic field devices such as mobile phones.
3. Check the keyhole waterproof seal promptly after encountering heavy rain.
5. Hot topics on the entire network
The Weibo topic #startlock repairassassin# has been read 12 million times, and consumers mainly complained about:
- Some repair shops will quote more than ¥200 for simple lubrication operations
- Electric vehicle brand franchise stores are forced to bind a complete set of lock replacements
- Third-party maintenance has the risk of leaking the matching code
Note: The above data is based on popular discussions in the past 10 days (as of November 2023) on Autohome, Dianchedi, Douyin, Weibo and other platforms. Please refer to the diagnosis of a professional institution for specific maintenance plans.
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