This is how far the key needs to be inserted. The handle has to be almost straight out.


The keyhole for manually locking the car is behind this plug:

 

Ok thanks! I am guessing were as both of my keys will not turn the lock set. They are not correct for the car. Does your turn easily?

 

About a year ago (pre-COVID) I paid ~$100 USD for the extra key, got it in about two weeks.



Unhingd 's pictures reminded me that it is good to put a bit of tape on the bodywork, under the outer door handle, when working on/lubricating the key lock. Human beings naturally want to move the 'handle' downward for more leverage, If you do, you could scratch the paint.

 

True...you gotta be careful. I like the tape idea.

 

Unhinged, it looks as if the red cable you suggest feeds into the under-hood charging "box". Is that correct? If so, I could unbolt the box and there may be enough play in the cable so that I could access it to strip the insulation. That would avoid removing the wheel well liner. But I want to be sure we are talking about the same cable.