How to remove a broken key in a lock!

[@rubenlazo8071]

2023 and this still works i did it on a Kenworth semi truck and this worked. God blessed this man 🙏🏼

[@unclemikeslocksmith5530]

Outstanding!! I'm glad it helped you Great job!

[@Deadstk]

I had a broken key in the trunk of my car for years-tried a bunch of different things to no avail. Your bent paperclip method worked like a charm. Thanks for posting!

[@TheeBriaT]

This is perfect!!!! Key got stuck in brand new door did this 2 mins key out. It works yall!!! Thank you

[@wasabejerk2276]

The most realistic scenario and solution. No nonsense content. Gonna try this one later.

[@NatFacker]

I have just recovered a broken key that was stuck in a door lock using this paper clip method. It worked in seconds. Thank you!

[@unclemikeslocksmith5530]

Outstanding!! Thank you for sharing your results! Nice job getting that key out :-)

[@hkkk6991]

You saved my life and all the possible costs for locksmith. I can’t thank you more

[@unclemikeslocksmith5530]

I'm glad it helped you! Very nice job getting your key out also. It's not always so easy and sometimes even professionals have a difficult time. Thank you for sharing your results.

[@momof5inpa]

I can’t thank you enough for this video and hack. I have been trying for months on how to get a key out of shed lock. I was thinking I would have to call a locksmith soon.

[@unclemikeslocksmith5530]

That's fantastic! Very nice job :-) It's not always an easy task and watching the other videos saying to use superglue to get it out are just crazy and should be removed. I'm happy the video helped you save the money and helped you fix it yourself. Thank you for sharing Mike

[@jakesgr8sakiorjoe58]

God bless you good sir!!! You just saved my evening. Key broke off as I was locking my front door this morning. When I came home from work I had a spare key and a pair of pliers from my office. Wasn’t enough key to grab with the pliers. Found a paper clip outside after watching your video (that might be the biggest miracle here) and it helped to get the key out just enough to grab with the pliers. I can’t thank you enough.

[@villa0001]

the only video that works, after i have tried several methods and videos, this works. thank you

[@unclemikeslocksmith5530]

I'm glad it helped you! Thanks for sharing your results! Nice job getting that key out

[@wiffy3067]

This video just saved me $200 bucks. A safety pin works great! I salute you good sir, you are doing gods work.

[@Teeder]

Hi, Thank you for the excellent “how to do it” presentation. After wrestling with the broken key in the door at my place, I used your bent paper clip technique and eventually, I was able to get the broken section out. Needless to say, I’m very grateful for your lesson as you saved me the hassle and expense of having to call a locksmith. Thank you once again!

[@unclemikeslocksmith5530]

I'm glad you got it out! That's the reason I made the video. I was hoping to make some videos to try helping with the easier issues. It may not always help but a lot of times it does. I'll make a few more videos this summer. Great job and thanks for sharing your results! Mike

[@Teeder]

Hi, as a thank you, I’ve become a SUBSCRIBER to your channel. If it helps you financially, I am more than happy to do so. Also, I’m sure I’ll learn lots of tried and true solutions to everyday household “challenges”, (like your “broken key extraction” technique.) Thank you once again

[@thequietcamper5499]

Key totally broken all the way in the back. 2 pins all the way down in front of it. 5 minutes with this method! Thank you!

[@IonLok]

Mike, thank you very much. Your video was the best I found here. Your explanation on how, was the bees 🐝 knees. Got my broken 🔑 out of the ignition. Had to defeat 2 rows of pins and the sensor switch pin all at once. Just bending the tip of the wire information was the key for success. Thanks again.

[@KevinMendoza-g8b]

Just used this method and it worked in like 10 seconds!! Thank you my guy!!

[@jasonpapich3726]

2024 I attest, the paper clip technique works! I was successful after less than one minute of effort. You have to get the feel of the inside of the lock to get to the end of it. I got behind the nub of the key and it slipped out. I did douse the lock with WD 40. Thank you very much!

[@tylerthomas4384]

Thank you mate. I tried it for about 5 minutes and it popped right out.

[@char90303]

Didn’t have a paperclip but used a manicure tool and pulled the key out licadee-split. Thank u for the inspo.

[@electronixTech]

Thanks very much. I used your method with a long needle sized dental pick that had a right angle on the end that I use for electronics and it worked the first time. My brother snapped off a key deep inside a Medeco lock and using your technique I extracted the broken key on the first try without using any WD40.

[@TiramisuSW]

Thank you Uncle Mike, this worked like a charm! I accidentally removed the whole desk lock, but can confidently say the key is not stuck anymore 😂

[@unclemikeslocksmith5530]

@TiramisuSW You can reinsert the lock cylinder. Visit a Locksmith and they can make you a "core key" to put the cylinder back in the lock body. It's actually able to be put back in using your paperclip but it's a lot easier with the key intended to put it back in. Nice job though 👏 I'm glad you regained access.

[@rodhorncastle]

Thank you - we used an old bent guitar string. Your technique worked perfectly. Cheers!

[@unclemikeslocksmith5530]

That's awesome! Great thinking and using the guitar string. I'm glad you got the key out Very nice job!

[@MarkMathieson-j9d]

Worked a charm to remove a double sided key using 2 sewing needles with the ends bent from a van door. Many Thanks

[@bluebooth1769]

Hey, Uncle Mike - just wanted you to know that your video helped me in Manchester, England. The snapped bit was deep in the lock too. Perfect! Thank you 🤩🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳

[@unclemikeslocksmith5530]

That's awesome! Nice job with that! It's not the easiest thing to do so I am happy to know I actually help people do this. Congratulations!

[@crispybandaid]

Just used this as an escape room employee and it saved our night, thanks

[@unclemikeslocksmith5530]

That's AWESOME! Very nice job! I appreciate your sharing your results. Its not that easy of a task so congratulations on getting your key out.

[@lucyarisato6850]

Got a key snapped off in the lock, removed in under 15 seconds. God bless you for this video.

[@alanbarnes4991]

Dude, this was epic, thank you. Literally worked in 5 seconds. You're awesome.

[@unclemikeslocksmith5530]

Outstanding!! Nice job and I'm glad it helped. Thanks for sharing

[@ac_caligula]

Yo man, just showing my appreciation here. My cousin got stuck and desperate about his lock. Needed some lube, but worked just fine. Got myself a small impure quartz as payment for the job. 😂

[@unclemikeslocksmith5530]

Outstanding job! I'm glad it worked out and you were able to get the key out. Thanks for sharing your results!

[@flimflam2]

Got a deep broken key out in under 5 minutes using this method. No glue sticks, candles, knives or gimmicks. Thank you!

[@unclemikeslocksmith5530]

That's Awesome!! Very nice job! Those little "gimmicks" don't work. I'm glad you got it out

[@unclemikeslocksmith5530]

The biggest reason I made this video is because I have seen the gimmick videos. One says to put super glue on the head of the broken key and insert it into the lock to connect the 2 halves and then "just pull it out". I had a customer that tried that and ended up superglue the key tip inside the lock. I extract broken keys all the time and the method I use is this video (but using special tools for it). Hopefully this helps a lot of people. I would rather help everyone be able to remove their key and prevent them from from making things worse.

[@donmo625]

@@unclemikeslocksmith5530you are the best 🎉🎉 , my key motorcycle key broke while trying to buy fuel at the filling station today and your video saved me . All I did was get a paper clip and a plier. Thank you

[@11busai59]

Worked for me as well. Thank you!!!

[@carolecottle8123]

Thank you so much for this incredibly useful hack! The bent paperclip worked like a charm in seconds.

[@SuperBeardable]

Took me a bit longer to get it out but I got it done, thanks for the video.

[@AWIRELINK]

This is the only video on YT that solved the broken key issue. THANK YOU for sharing your knowledge. God Bless!

[@unclemikeslocksmith5530]

I'm very happy it helped! Some of those other videos make it much worse but I'm happy you got it out! Nice job!!

[@Pynkato]

Someone must have tried to steal my car because there was a broken key in the door lock. Thanks to your video I was able to get into my car!

[@WiIdFx]

Thanks. Just had a key break off in the lock. Had the paper clip but no players to bend it. Used the key opening to put a slight bit of paperclip in to bend it in the 45 I needed. Did it the same fashion as you and popped out identical. Thanks again

[@mrjuwel2040]

I was skeptical at first after watching other videos and this one but astonishing nonetheless right after this video I tried lubricating with Lysol, amazingly “It worked after several tries, I was amazed and started to yell with happiness. God Bless. Thank you.

[@unclemikeslocksmith5530]

That's 100% why I made this video my friend! I can't believe some of those actually exist. I'm really happy you got yours out, super awesome job!!!! I know the feeling of success getting them out. I've run into some tough ones in the job and of course the customer doesn't understand how tough this can actually be so it's a 1 man celebration. Outstanding work buddy! Glad it helped you.

[@unclemikeslocksmith5530]

Also, thank you for sharing your results

[@donmo625]

Thank you so much for this video , it Saved me so much stress and money , I just removed my stuck motorcycle key in the tank key hole .

[@joshuacleberg7995]

10 second fix from bending the paper clip to removing the broken key. Thank you!

[@kevincooper6099]

Holy crap, I felt like Batman and Bob Vila all at once. Thank you so much for this video, got my sons key out the door like it was nothing!

[@mariatele7399]

Thank you soooooo much. Tried and it worked 100% May god continue to bless you.

[@markmcroberts1361]

Great advice U.M. - tired a number of "my" idea's and all it did was push the broken key farther into the lock. Using the paperclip had it out if ten seconds. Thankyou!!!!

[@unclemikeslocksmith5530]

Outstanding job getting yours out. Thanks for sharing your results. Mike

[@Amita4ever]

FANTASTIC! Thank you SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO much! Watched your video once and from finding the paper clip to getting the piece out was - quite literally - a minute's work. SOOO simple and SOOO effective! thanks for sharing this!

[@unclemikeslocksmith5530]

That's awesome, I'm glad it helped you! I watched all the joke videos and cringed thinking anyone would superglue theirs or even worse. I absolutely love hearing back from successful extractions so thank you. Nice job!! Mike

[@rickfromhove3324]

Brilliant ! Just did this with a sewing needle worked as treat. Love from Australia 🇦🇺

[@unclemikeslocksmith5530]

Very nice tip! I'm glad it worked for you. Thank you so much for sharing your results!! Great job

[@gars]

This is awesome! Thank you for this post. Was able to remove my broken key from my lock using this method.

[@amberwise1148]

Didn't have a safety pin so I bent a long thin nail and used pliers to grip it...came out in 2 tries! Ty! You save my life

[@unclemikeslocksmith5530]

That's fantastic! Great job getting your broken key out :-)

[@stevencpeng]

My key has teeth or bittings on both sides so I used 2 paper clips to get the broken part out. It did take 20 minutes and needle nose pliers to do the job but I am glad I watched this video to learn this method. There is one other video just tells you to drill the lock and replace the whole set.

[@unclemikeslocksmith5530]

That's awesome! I bet it would have given me a difficult time too so great job! I'm so glad this helped. Nice job getting this one out!

[@michelecarrella255]

👍THANKS MIKE! Also took less than 10 minutes to make tool, spray tool w/lock lube spray (Not WD40) and remove broken key. BRILLIANT!! 👍

[@unclemikeslocksmith5530]

Outstanding job getting your key out :-)

[@Shteeeeeeeve]

Sir it's currently 1AM where I live and I thought I was completely boned. But NO! You saved the day. Thank you SO MUCH.

[@unclemikeslocksmith5530]

@Shteeeeeeeve You saved the day my friend, nice job! I'm glad the video helped you successfully remove your broken key. Thanks for sharing your results!

[@Zipporahgitau23]

Much love from Kenya,the hack just worked for me yesterday,I used a safety pin.

[@unclemikeslocksmith5530]

That's awesome, nice job! I appreciate the feedback and am glad you got it out.

[@jasintharamirthalingam105]

Wow this worked like a charm !! This was the best KZbin video especially if the key is stuck deep in the lock. You’re the best !!

[@unclemikeslocksmith5530]

Very nice job getting that deep key out!! I'm glad the video helped you.

[@larryrhindress2972]

A superb video!! I will try this on my broken key!!!

[@alecacdol951]

Worked like a charm first go. Thanks mates you’re a legend

[@rayrodriguez399]

Thank you so much. Just tried this On my neighbors lock and it work on the 2nd try. WoW this video was Super helpful. Again Thanks

[@unclemikeslocksmith5530]

Outstanding job getting your neighbors key out of the lock! It's sometimes a pretty difficult task to do. Congratulations!! Thank you for sharing your results

[@FighterPilot1945]

Thanks Mike for this great tip with paper clip,I tried everything else not super glue😏I bought new long door lock £14 installed myself easily,luckily key broke off in lock when door was open so at least I could remove door lock 👍😁I did remove broken key with nappy sefety pin same method as didn't source paper clip thanks again method 👍🤗🎉 FC

[@Brandon_Apollo]

This technique helped me so much....post more videos master....I was stack in a mess.....I used this trick to remove the remaining part of the key in my safe lock.....so real trick😎😎

[@unclemikeslocksmith5530]

Thank you, and congratulations on getting that key out! Those other fake videos irritated me so I made one to try helping for real. Thanks for the feedback and I'm happy this helped you. As soon as I get some other ideas, I'll definitely be posting more videos!

[@edmasoud2826]

Thank you for the tip. This helped me take out the broken key

[@Bob-jw7dg]

Mike Work like a champ had it out before you finished the video

[@unclemikeslocksmith5530]

That's awesome!! I'm glad it helped! It's not a very easy task so I'm always happy to know when it helps get another key out successfully. Thank you for sharing the outcome!

[@renequinancastro6196]

I just broke a key in the door lock and this work flawlessly

[@jeremiahvik2472]

Much appreciated. Saved me $150 easily!

[@abruptlyblunt]

i'm glad you said to use concrete if you have access to a file, concrete, brick walls, stucco walls even asphalt have all saved my but one time or another when i needed to fix something out in the middle of nowhere didn't have a tool i needed. although i can't remember why i needed a long thin piece of metal but i remember one being out in the middle of the desert and driving my car up and down the highway to grind a piece of steel i found into the shape i needed, sometimes you just have to find a way to make what you got work.....

[@helenwhite6443]

Thank you Mike this method saved the day 😊

[@deborahharris2962]

I had my car broken into once and the thief left a little tool similar to you paperclip except it is the one the road service people have if you get locked out of your car. It was a new car so when I went looking through it after the little tool left in the glove box stood out as not being there before. I took to the police who I reported it to, and they took from me said worth $200 on the black market. It was like your tool except not home made more professional purpose built. Thanks for your video ,👍

[@unclemikeslocksmith5530]

That's crazy! I'm glad you were able to get the tool off the streets! Sounds like a Lishi tool. Once you pick the lock, you can actually decode and make a working key for the lock. Used to be impossible for people to get their hands on Locksmith tools without proof of being a Locksmith. Now days those businesses don't care who gets victimized as long as they get their money. It's sad.... Be safe!! Thank you for sharing your story

[@stephencosbey7106]

Thanks soooooo much. Wiggled and wiggled and out came the broken key!!!

[@unclemikeslocksmith5530]

That's outstanding! Nice job getting that key out. It's not as easy as some people think but once you get the hang of it, you'll be a pro! Great job and thanks for sharing your results! Mike

[@mehrdadparsa5431]

Great video that took 3 min to remove the broken key .Thanks a lot

[@mikeerchul4094]

That's awesome! Nice job removing that broken key.

[@beahoggie]

Good video, did this and pulled a broken key out of my own lock. Thanks!

[@falconeaterf15]

Followed instructions. Worked first try.

[@kevinwood9580]

Thank you friend, I accidentally snapped a key in the door lock last.yes I tried the super glue and failed.then I watched your video and used WD-40.,blow me down I had it out in under 5 minutes.thank you again

[@unclemikeslocksmith5530]

Outstanding! Glad it worked for you Nice job digging that key out!

[@bevoburn]

Oh my gosh! Thank You! I had a key broken off in my Kennedy tool box (for years) and just did your paper clip trick and was able to finally extract that key end.

[@michaellyons33]

Thank you. I finally got a broken key out of my Thule bike rack after a year of not being able to use that side to lock

[@unclemikeslocksmith5530]

That's great to hear! Congratulations!! Thank you for sharing

[@td4700]

Thank you!!!! The locksmith was gonna charge me $200 for an after hours emergency request. I did it with a safety pin and got it in 2 tries.

[@unclemikeslocksmith5530]

$200 to remove a broken key!! Holy $h!t!! I'm way undercharging $75 and I would have made you a new key but that's just me. I actually care about my customers. I keep hearing stuff like that and it makes me sad hearing about people getting gouged. Outstanding job getting that key out! I'm happy every time I see someone posting this helped. It's not that easy sometimes so I am glad it helped you. I think once you realize why it's difficult, it makes it that much easier to succeed. Thank you for sharing and again, Outstanding job!

[@td4700]

@@unclemikeslocksmith5530 $75??? He was going to charge me $105 if i could wait until business hours tomorrow. He offered $25 if I brought the lock to him. I'm so glad I found this video.

[@andrewbaker8852]

FOCUS!! Thanks very much for this video, tip, and a bit of humor with the focus issue, that we all share.

[@elleh1263]

Used your method today. Worked great ,only difference was that I used a very thin crochet hook

[@unclemikeslocksmith5530]

There ya go! Nice job finding something else that worked out just as good! That's pretty cool!

[@lydia5409]

Amazing. I snapped my key in the door before going to work and my dad was so angry. Tried this and got the tiny little snapped piece out in like 2 minutes. Cancelled the locksmith call out 😂phew!

[@lydia5409]

Saved me £150 at least

[@maryparker7872]

Thanks so much it worked. God Bless You

[@jgriffiths5743]

Just had call to try this and after a few minutes it worked a treat - thank you.

[@JeffKaz25]

Thanks for the great advice! After almost giving up I have it one last light try and it came out easily.

[@unclemikeslocksmith5530]

I'm glad you were able to get it out and didn't give up! Great job removing it. Sometimes these are really difficult to get out even with the right tools. Thank you for sharing your results! Mike

[@SnackityWackity]

The amount of joy i felt saying “IT ACTUALLY WORKED” 5 minutes ago is unmeasurable

[@unclemikeslocksmith5530]

That's awesome! Nice job!! Thanks for sharing your results

[@SnackityWackity]

@@unclemikeslocksmith5530 thank you for the great easy solution! Saving me money!

[@JMR-vk5or]

Thanks - Great hack!!! Worked on a key broken deep in the lock.

[@unclemikeslocksmith5530]

Outstanding job getting that key out! Thank you for sharing your results. Mike

[@ozkroca9003]

You, sir, have my eternal gratitide!

[@unclemikeslocksmith5530]

Outstanding job getting that broken key out! I'm glad I could help but you did the work. Thank you for sharing your results!

[@born2wrench]

Sir I did this just like you showed and within seconds it was out .Thanks

[@richardkamau1068]

Thank you so much. This video has saved me time and a lot of money.

[@natebarker4237]

Thank you so much! We had a paper clip and a mail file. It worked on the first try!

[@unclemikeslocksmith5530]

That's awesome! Very nice job! I absolutely love hearing from people that succeed! Thank you for sharing!

[@vikingthor8060]

Perfect, Worked like a Charm... thank you😀

[@davids6577]

This is gold, and you are hilarious! I appreciate the tutorial.

[@unclemikeslocksmith5530]

Thank you I do my best

[@alfredindy8058]

Thank you! It worked successfully. You saved me money!

[@mnrabbt]

My neighbors stuffed something into both keyholes of our car. So our key doesn’t go in anymore. You think this will work to work out what ever they shoved in there?

[@almoss8020]

thank you .....worked for me ... I like people who know what they talking about ..super glue idea is silly

[@jamesshaw8599]

Thank you so much, just saved myself a Locksmiths call out

[@unclemikeslocksmith5530]

Nice job retrieving your broken key!! Thanks for sharing

[@jacquimorley2636]

Wow. I wish I'd read this a week earlier. Now £120 lighter and with a back door I can only lock and open from inside. New barrel and keys.

[@HNemo880]

Got it in under 30 seconds, thanks for the help

[@unclemikeslocksmith5530]

That's awesome, nice job

[@aliaabuoudeh662]

But then after that can I copy the broken key? If it was my only copy

[@unclemikeslocksmith5530]

If you have enough of the key, yes. You need to have all the bitting so a Locksmith can measure the cuts and be able to cut you a few new ones. Just make sure to get at least a couple of them!!

[@lisawatsonvilleh5715]

Brilliant! This got my broken key from the lock! Panic over! 😊

[@vapestar3705]

I'm gonna give this a go and hopefully it's all good.ive tries alot of stuff but not a paper clip with a smooth small hook on the end so hopefully it's money

[@macrous2120]

Damn, mine broke pretty flush. No room to get something in there to lift the pins, any ideas? I’m thinking of modifying some pliers but I’d rather not do that if I don’t have to. Good video though! Good to know, even if it doesn’t apply to this edge case here lol.

[@pedroperez8865]

Amazing video you just made me look like a rockstar !!!

[@zummliller]

Great advice from a pro, thank you!

[@ammar1933]

Very nice work May I ask how to get my broken key off my Nissan Murano driver door which the lock has a closing gate? Thanks

[@unclemikeslocksmith5530]

That's a bit more difficult because it's not an edge cut key. If I recall correctly, it's one of those laser cut keys. Locksmiths have special tools thin enough to reach in behind the key and hook on to it. The gate can be held open using an insert from a windshield wiper. There is a small strip of stainless steel in them. You bend the end about 1/4 from the end 90⁰ and that can hold the shutter open. The idea would be to find something able to reach all the way in and hold the tip of the key to pull it. I dont know if the paperclip would fit through but you could try. Best of luck! I hope you can get it out. Worst case, look on ebay for a broken key removal set combined with your wiper blade insert. If I run into any more broken keys in vehicles, I'll make a video!

[@ammar1933]

@@unclemikeslocksmith5530 thanks so much for your reply

[@bassfunk]

Worked like a charm. Thank you!

[@chrisj9904]

It worked!!!! Thank you so much!!!

[@shawntonner3643]

Many thanks. Worked like a charm.

[@rebeccascott6403]

Thank you!! Totally worked!🥳🥳🥳🥳

[@mikemaners4411]

I will try it soon and let you know, thank you Sir from Montreal

[@elizabethlamont6788]

This just worked for me - thank you!