Kia Sedona Locks and Hardware
As great as your Sedona looks on the outside, the most precious cargo is always on the inside. Whether its you and your loved ones on the road or valuable possessions when parked, theres always something inside your Sedona thats worth protecting. Thats why its important to keep your Sedonas locks and hardware in great condition at all times as a safety feature.
How do you maintain the locks on a Kia Sedona?Maintaining your Sedonas locks is an easy way to ensure you enjoy many stress-free miles in your minivan. After all, theres nothing worse than not being able to enter your own vehicle because of a malfunctioning lock. Fortunately, there are several steps you can take to ensure the locks in your Sedona work great, time after time:
- Lubricate the Lock: Using a lubricant such as graphite, insert a few puffs into your Sedonas lock, then pull the key in and out to distribute the graphite equally. You may want to put the key in and out a few more times until the excess lubricant stops sticking to the key.
- Clean the Lock: Use a can of compressed air to blast out all the dust, pocket lint, and other debris that accumulates in your vehicles locks over time. Also, check your key before you insert it into the lock to ensure its clean and wont be introducing any new debris.
- Weatherize the Lock: Apply some hand sanitizer to your Kias key and insert it into the lock a few times. If the lock is frozen, this will unfreeze the lock and allow it to work again. If the lock hasnt frozen yet, the alcohol in the sanitizer will make it less likely to freeze.
- Check Your Key: Every so often, take a close look at your Kia Sedonas key to check for bending of the key or wearing down of the lock notches. If you notice anything that isnt perfect, either have that key fixed or have a new key made. A non-deformed key will put less wear-and-tear on the lock when its inserted.
If it comes to a point that you do need to replace your Kia Sedonas locks, you, fortunately, have plenty of options to choose from. If you want a factory model, there are plenty of Original Equipment Manufacturer, or O.E.M., models, both brand new and second-hand. Additionally, there are different aftermarket models for your Kia that encompass all the different elements of the locking mechanism including the lock cylinder, the actuator, and the electrical harnesses.
Important to note is the differences between the components made for the drivers side and the passengers side doors of your Kia Sedona. Though they function exactly the same, they are not interchangeable due to the shape differences that allow them to fit snugly into the door theyre designed for.