On Wed, 19 Dec 2018 13:55:52 -0500, wrote:

On 19 Dec 2018 14:19:53 GMT, KenK wrote:


I'm having occasional problems turning the key in my drivers 2012 Nissan
(30K miles) door, the only one with a lock. Took it to locksmith, they
either don't work on cars or want me to remove handle and bring it in. How
do I drive it there with no latch on driver's door - no second vehicle?
Tried graphite. May have helped but planning ahead. Hate to take it to
Nissan. $$$
Any suggestions?
TIA


You seem to have 2 un-related problems :

1. key turning in lock
2. door fails to latch when you close it

Premature key failure can be caused by a couple common
bad habits .... or by owning an old Saturn.
: heavy junk on the key chain dangling & swinging around
when the key is in use
: forcing the key in the ignition - when you park with pressure
on the ignition lock - due to front wheels being turned -
the next time you try to start the car - the key is hard to turn until
you release the steering wheel pressure.
Try your spare key to see if it works better - if so - get a new key
cut from the spare.
Door failing to latch can be door alignment/sag/loose latch ;
if everything is lined-up and solid - sometimes a generous lube spray
on the latch will help. too much graphite will cause build-up & make
it worse in freezing weather ..
John T.
I think you are reading something into his question. He's worried
about driving without a latch if he removes the handle. He doesn't
know anything about hoe the latch/lock works.

Mabee you don't either.