Door Lock Hard To Operate gets stuck and key unable to open door

[eddiedellz]

my drivers side door lock became hard to operate if i push it down somemes it feels like it binds and and is super hard to push down or will go all the way but if i where to try and operate it with the key it wont go up my key looks like its twisted 45 degrees from tryen to get the lock up. i have to bring the lock up half way before i close the door so i can open it the next time i come to the car, anyone have any ideas?

[Turbo Brian]

Over time, the lock linkage can get dry and the various pivot points are dry and require more effort. Pull the top door panel off, and use some WD40 or similar lubricant to spray each of the pivot points in the door lock linkage. After you spray, work the lock mechanism until you free everything up.