Bauer Entry Door Lock Problem
I have this Bauer entry door lock:
The bottom lock is the deadbolt and is the only one we use. It has worked well for years, but today neither of the two original keys open the door. The key is inserted at 12:00, will turn freely back to 9:00, but will not turn at all past 12:00 to get to 3:00 which I seem to remember opens the lock. I have tried graphite key oil, but it did not help.
This is a fifth wheel so I can open the storage compartment and laundry lid on the step to see the lock as shown below:
Unfortunately (I guess), I do not have a small child to send in there. None of my neighbors or friends have one and I don't know where to Rent-a-Kid. :)
Unless you have any other ideas, my next plan was to make a stick with a hammer head type weight on the end to start knocking the turn lever down a bit. Once it has gone a little ways, I should be able to put the end of the stick on it and push toward the door jamb to unlock.
I am very fortunate I am at home when this happened and as usual I can use a fun project/game like this. If this doesn't work, I could break the door glass and have an excuse to order one of those clear glasses that everyone likes. I see the door hinges are exposed on the outside, but it does not look like a freely sliding pin that could be knocked out.
Once I get in, assuming I have not destroyed the lock, I am only going to use the upper, non-deadbolt lock.
The bottom lock is the deadbolt and is the only one we use. It has worked well for years, but today neither of the two original keys open the door. The key is inserted at 12:00, will turn freely back to 9:00, but will not turn at all past 12:00 to get to 3:00 which I seem to remember opens the lock. I have tried graphite key oil, but it did not help.
This is a fifth wheel so I can open the storage compartment and laundry lid on the step to see the lock as shown below:
Unfortunately (I guess), I do not have a small child to send in there. None of my neighbors or friends have one and I don't know where to Rent-a-Kid. :)
Unless you have any other ideas, my next plan was to make a stick with a hammer head type weight on the end to start knocking the turn lever down a bit. Once it has gone a little ways, I should be able to put the end of the stick on it and push toward the door jamb to unlock.
I am very fortunate I am at home when this happened and as usual I can use a fun project/game like this. If this doesn't work, I could break the door glass and have an excuse to order one of those clear glasses that everyone likes. I see the door hinges are exposed on the outside, but it does not look like a freely sliding pin that could be knocked out.
Once I get in, assuming I have not destroyed the lock, I am only going to use the upper, non-deadbolt lock.
