uPVC Door Lock
Hi,
I had a problem with my front door this morning, in that when I put the key in the lock and turned to unlock the door opened but I couldn't get the key out. The key turned fine but looks as if it needs to turn about another 3 degrees. I can lock the door fine and get the key out but its on opening that the problem occurs. I have tried on both sides of the door too and the same thing happens. One other detail. Yesterday when I arrived home from work the door was locked and the keys were in the lock on the inside. I put my keys in the lock on the outside and turned and noticed it felt a bit stiff to turn. The door evenutally opened though and the key came out. Could I have done something to offset the lock at this point? Thanks Simon |
uPVC Door Lock
"Wolverine" wrote in message ups.com... Hi, I had a problem with my front door this morning, in that when I put the key in the lock and turned to unlock the door opened but I couldn't get the key out. The key turned fine but looks as if it needs to turn about another 3 degrees. I can lock the door fine and get the key out but its on opening that the problem occurs. I have tried on both sides of the door too and the same thing happens. One other detail. Yesterday when I arrived home from work the door was locked and the keys were in the lock on the inside. I put my keys in the lock on the outside and turned and noticed it felt a bit stiff to turn. The door evenutally opened though and the key came out. Could I have done something to offset the lock at this point? A common problem, it's because you opened it from one side with a key still inserted in the other. In effect the cam that throws the bolt is 180 degrees out, try reversing what you did though I would suggest trying it with the door open. |
uPVC Door Lock
On Wed, 13 Jun 2007 10:09:05 -0000, Wolverine
wrote: Hi, I had a problem with my front door this morning, in that when I put the key in the lock and turned to unlock the door opened but I couldn't get the key out. The key turned fine but looks as if it needs to turn about another 3 degrees. I can lock the door fine and get the key out but its on opening that the problem occurs. I have tried on both sides of the door too and the same thing happens. One other detail. Yesterday when I arrived home from work the door was locked and the keys were in the lock on the inside. I put my keys in the lock on the outside and turned and noticed it felt a bit stiff to turn. The door evenutally opened though and the key came out. Could I have done something to offset the lock at this point? Thanks Simon wd40 into the lock. if there is still a problem then remove the lock and check for debris that may be obstructing the mechanism |
uPVC Door Lock
On 13 Jun, 12:37, "Scabbydug" wrote:
"Wolverine" wrote in message ups.com... Hi, I had a problem with my front door this morning, in that when I put the key in the lock and turned to unlock the door opened but I couldn't get the key out. The key turned fine but looks as if it needs to turn about another 3 degrees. I can lock the door fine and get the key out but its on opening that the problem occurs. I have tried on both sides of the door too and the same thing happens. One other detail. Yesterday when I arrived home from work the door was locked and the keys were in the lock on the inside. I put my keys in the lock on the outside and turned and noticed it felt a bit stiff to turn. The door evenutally opened though and the key came out. Could I have done something to offset the lock at this point? A common problem, it's because you opened it from one side with a key still inserted in the other. In effect the cam that throws the bolt is 180 degrees out, try reversing what you did though I would suggest trying it with the door open.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - Thanks Scabbydug, worked a treat!!! |
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