Front Storage door lock jambed
I have a problem my front storage door lock worked fine before I was on the road and now it only turns a little bit. It is jambed. Has anyone had this problem if so any ideas what to do.
Thanks
Dennis
Thanks
Dennis
Forum Discussion
dennych1 wrote:
Try a bigger screwdriver and twist harder.
Just tried screw driver in lock no good. Has anybody drilled one out. If so how big of a drill bit should I use.
B.O.- Just tried screw driver in lock no good. Has anybody drilled one out. If so how big of a drill bit should I use.
- Tried lubricating it no good tried banging while turning key no good. I think i will try screw driver if that has worked for others thanks
Dennis B.O. Plenty wrote:
Put a large flat blade screwdriver in the key slot and give it a turn. It will open right up and remind you about how secure it really is..
B.O.
Yes, it is that simple as using a flat tip screwdriver. Been there and done it!- Put a large flat blade screwdriver in the key slot and give it a turn. It will open right up and remind you about how secure it really is..
B.O. - I would put some silicone or lubricant in the core and see if that frees it up. Slightly push and pull on the key while turning.
Just realized Donn said basically the same thing. - Drill it out. I just replced two of mine for the exact same issue. They are cheapand easy to replace before youdrill it out, try some lock eze and work the key around a bit. That would eventually get mine to unlock until i got around to replacing them.
- It could be something in the compartment has fallen on the latch. Try working the key back and forth, also have someone slap the area right above the latch open handed while you try to turn the key, it might just be enough to dislodge the item.
- sounds like something might have moved and it resting on the lock..
- If it works like mine try pushing on the door near the lock and rotate the key back and forth.
