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[TinaLpnoob]

Hi, I am Tina and I really like locksport but I'm quite a newbie. Just started picking and found it very satisfying. I don't know where should I ask my questions, hope someone can help me here.
After picking some cheap pin tumbler locks, I picked my steering wheel lock which is a dimple? lock, but now the key can't be inserted into it. Did I just broke that? Can somebody help me out?
Thank you!

[just1pick+open]

Hello and welcome. It's hard to know what damage might have been done without seeing the lock. But you have just learned a very important rule in lockpicking, never pick any lock that is in use.

[TinaLpnoob]

Hello and welcome. It's hard to know what damage might have been done without seeing the lock. But you have just learned a very important rule in lockpicking, never pick any lock that is in use.

Thank you, yes I learned the lesson now what can I do? how can I show some photos?
I'm wondering why this forum is so quiet.
btw, I managed to pick that again, now the key fits in but it doesn't rotate

[just1pick+open]

Hello and welcome. It's hard to know what damage might have been done without seeing the lock. But you have just learned a very important rule in lockpicking, never pick any lock that is in use.

Thank you, yes I learned the lesson now what can I do? how can I show some photos?
I'm wondering why this forum is so quiet.
btw, I managed to pick that again, now the key fits in but it doesn't rotate

Just scroll down after you write your message. Click on where it says upload attachment, to add your pics.

[TinaLpnoob]

Hello and welcome. It's hard to know what damage might have been done without seeing the lock. But you have just learned a very important rule in lockpicking, never pick any lock that is in use.

Thank you, yes I learned the lesson now what can I do? how can I show some photos?
I'm wondering why this forum is so quiet.
btw, I managed to pick that again, now the key fits in but it doesn't rotate

Just scroll down after you write your message. Click on where it says upload attachment, to add your pics.

Added the photos. It's a key retainer core. I found that if I jiggle the key, it will turn, but it doesn't worth the risk to use it that way. I really tried to find out how to pull out the core but couldn't find a way. any suggestions?

[just1pick+open]

Hello and welcome. It's hard to know what damage might have been done without seeing the lock. But you have just learned a very important rule in lockpicking, never pick any lock that is in use.

Thank you, yes I learned the lesson now what can I do? how can I show some photos?
I'm wondering why this forum is so quiet.
btw, I managed to pick that again, now the key fits in but it doesn't rotate

Just scroll down after you write your message. Click on where it says upload attachment, to add your pics.

Added the photos. It's a key retainer core. I found that if I jiggle the key, it will turn, but it doesn't worth the risk to use it that way. I really tried to find out how to pull out the core but couldn't find a way. any suggestions?

I personally don't have much knowledge of that particular lock. (Others here might) Try spraying it with some lube and also you could try the chat on discord. Link near top of main page.

[HudsonHawk56]

Hi all, Barry here. Not really into lock picking( yet!). My step son loves it so who knows. My reason today is to maybe get some help identifying some locks and keys.

[JulissaGuerrero]

Good day, I am very glad that I found your forum. To be honest I am into lock picking and it would be very interesting to find someone who is as good as me.

[Conny_the_Swede]

Hi!

My name is Conny,

found this forum trying to find information on a rare mechanical code lock.

Nice to be here!

[just1pick+open]

Welcome!

[opensourcefan]

Hello everyone, opensourcefan here from Discord and Reddit LPU. My first lockpicking forum. Currently a Blue belt, been focusing on making cutaways more than picking recently.

Anyways, Happy Easter!

[DaMasta2020]

Hi everyone! Just stopped by for the locks and beer!

[Cheesehead]

Welcome!

There’s a lot of knowledgeable/helpful people here, and I’m here as well

[TwistedJester]

Howdy howdy folks. Locks have always interested me. Just now getting around to tinkering and educating myself a wee bit. Yeah, i know... Late bloomer. Lol

[Technical Entry]

Hi!
I work as a locksmith and safe tech. Joined this forum to share and learn.

cheers,
TE