Key not turning in Kryptonite U-Lock

Hello,

I'm looking for ideas of why my U-lock might not be working.  First off, my bike is NOT attached to it--very, very thankfully at the point I discovered it wasn't working, I was trying to lock it up outside my apartment and just brought it inside.

I cannot turn the key to lock my Kryptonite U-lock.  The key goes in.  It will turn to lock if it is NOT attached to the U part of the lock.  It will not turn to lock when it IS attached to the U.  

In looking at the lock, I can't see any overt reason why it's not locking.  It's about 3 years old, so it might be time for a new one, but I was hoping to salvage it for at least a couple rides in the meantime until I can pick up a new one.

Other folks' experience with this?

Thanks. 

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Permalink Reply by Far'arned Retrogrumpalunkus #63 on April 4, 2013 at 10:20am

Methinks he doth protest too much...

Permalink Reply by Adam Herstein on April 4, 2013 at 10:23am

I had this same exact issue and was able to solve it using chain lube. I apologize for not reading the rest of the comments first.

Nick G said:

What was the point of this?  The problem has been solved already (not using lube, if you read the thread).

All that comes to mind is that you think "lube" is a funny word, or that you again felt the need to compulsively comment on something for no reason.  Honestly, 12 year old trolls are more mature and relevant.

Adam Herstein (5.5 mi) said:

Lube.

Permalink Reply by Far'arned Retrogrumpalunkus #63 on April 4, 2013 at 10:34am

Kentucky Jelly tastes TERRIBLE on toast!

Permalink Reply by Gecko on April 4, 2013 at 10:38am

Copycat :-P

h' 1.0 said:

Lube.

 

Permalink Reply by william on April 4, 2013 at 1:41pm

lube < graphite / lockease

chain lube just means it'll gunk up eventually. 

Permalink Reply by Duppie on April 4, 2013 at 2:12pm

What's really needed here is some WD-40. That's all I ever use on my bike.

william said:

lube < graphite / lockease

chain lube just means it'll gunk up eventually. 

Permalink Reply by Adam Herstein on April 4, 2013 at 2:14pm
Screw WD-40. I just spit on every component of my drivetrain, and it's been working for me for years!

Duppie 13.5185km said:

What's really needed here is some WD-40. That's all I ever use on my bike.

william said:

lube < graphite / lockease

chain lube just means it'll gunk up eventually. 

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