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jjjandrbaker
Explorer
Feb 10, 2019

Outdoor Shower Door Jammed

Tried to open the outdoor shower door last week when camping, but the key won't turn at all. I'm assuming that the shower head is in the way of the lock mechanism or something like that. I didn't want to force it, because, if the key broke, I wouldn't have been able to open up my storage compartments. I haven't opened it since I winterized earlier. Anyway, if you have experienced this, what did you do to solve the problem?
  • ScottG's avatar
    ScottG
    Nomad
    Feb 10, 2019
    Can you get to the back side of it in some cabinet? You could jiggle the hose and perhaps manipulate it out of the way.
  • Johno02's avatar
    Johno02
    Explorer
    Feb 11, 2019
    Sure you have the right key?? When you put the key in, will it rotate the cylinder at all??
  • ScottG's avatar
    ScottG
    Nomad
    Feb 11, 2019
    I've always replaced the locks with 1/4 turn levers.
    Anyone who needs a shower that they're willing to steal it is welcome to it. :)
  • jjjandrbaker's avatar
    jjjandrbaker
    Explorer
    Feb 11, 2019
    ScottG wrote:
    Can you get to the back side of it in some cabinet? You could jiggle the hose and perhaps manipulate it out of the way.


    I'll have to check on that. There might be access from under the bathroom sink. Thanks for the suggestion.
  • jjjandrbaker's avatar
    jjjandrbaker
    Explorer
    Feb 11, 2019
    Boon Docker wrote:
    Try pushing on the door beside the lock while turning the key.


    Tried that. Also tried pulling the door forward a bit with a screwdriver. Neither worked.
  • jjjandrbaker's avatar
    jjjandrbaker
    Explorer
    Feb 11, 2019
    Johno02 wrote:
    Sure you have the right key?? When you put the key in, will it rotate the cylinder at all??


    It is definitely the right key. It goes in but will not turn at all.
  • wnjj's avatar
    wnjj
    Explorer II
    Feb 11, 2019
    Sounds like a stuck tumbler. Something jamming it from the inside would probably allow some movement. Try inserting the key then tapping firmly on the cylinder while pulling the key in and out or turning.
  • Rangerider's avatar
    Rangerider
    Explorer
    Feb 11, 2019
    If it's a CH 751, try a different one. I had one that would open the shower door and one that seldom opened it!

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