'96 Neon Trunk Lock/Mystery Part

I've got a 1996 Dodge Neon. The trunk lock is getting harder and
harder to open. The key slides into the lock just fine but then it
will not turn either way until I get it just right. It's getting worse
and worse each day. At first I thought that it might be that I have a
worn key but the spare key (hardly ever used) does the same thing. Any
suggestions?

My second question is about a black cylendar right behind the bumper on
the front right side of the vehicle. It has two hoses going into the
top of it. What is this thing?

 

I would replace the key lock cylinder,your local dealer should be able
to get one for you
and rekey it to work with your key.

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Did you try to spray penetrating oil into it?

 

I had same problem with 96 neon . I sprayed light oil in the lock and blew
it out with compressed air . I believe the lock wasn't working because it
collects dirt over time . It works for me now!

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