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Can't unlock door
I am having a problem unlocking a uPVC door. The key inserts and
turns as if it was OK but, at the point where I would expect the door to unlock, it won't turn any further. Is there anything simple I can try to get in? -- (\__/) M. (='.'=) Owing to the amount of spam posted via googlegroups and (")_(") their inaction to the problem. I am blocking most articles posted from there. If you wish your postings to be seen by everyone you will need use a different method of posting. |
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Mark wrote:
I am having a problem unlocking a uPVC door. The key inserts and turns as if it was OK but, at the point where I would expect the door to unlock, it won't turn any further. Is there anything simple I can try to get in? I assume you have wiggled, pressed, pulled the handle whilst trying to turn the key? If so it is most likely that something has broken in the locking mechanism rather than the the euro cylinder itself. Maybe a locksmith type on here can give you a better hint. Good luck Bob |
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"Mark" wrote in message ... I am having a problem unlocking a uPVC door. The key inserts and turns as if it was OK but, at the point where I would expect the door to unlock, it won't turn any further. Is there anything simple I can try to get in? -- (\__/) M. (='.'=) Owing to the amount of spam posted via googlegroups and (")_(") their inaction to the problem. I am blocking most articles posted from there. If you wish your postings to be seen by everyone you will need use a different method of posting. I assume you have tried to unlock it from both sides of the door?.... also have you got a some spare keys to try? Golden rule is always keep the original key as a master and only make copies from that..dont copy a copy because this is the kind of thing that can happen. |
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"Mark" wrote in message ... I am having a problem unlocking a uPVC door. The key inserts and turns as if it was OK but, at the point where I would expect the door to unlock, it won't turn any further. Is there anything simple I can try to get in? -- (\__/) M. (='.'=) Owing to the amount of spam posted via googlegroups and (")_(") their inaction to the problem. I am blocking most articles posted from there. If you wish your postings to be seen by everyone you will need use a different method of posting. ANGLE GRINDER!! |
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On Thu, 18 Jun 2009 11:15:55 +0100, Baz wrote:
"Mark" wrote in message ... I am having a problem unlocking a uPVC door. The key inserts and turns as if it was OK but, at the point where I would expect the door to unlock, it won't turn any further. Is there anything simple I can try to get in? -- (\__/) M. (='.'=) Owing to the amount of spam posted via googlegroups and (")_(") their inaction to the problem. I am blocking most articles posted from there. If you wish your postings to be seen by everyone you will need use a different method of posting. ANGLE GRINDER!! This our version of Mornington Crescent :-) -- Peter. The head of a pin will hold more angels if it's been flattened with an angel-grinder. |
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On Thu, 18 Jun 2009 10:59:46 +0100, "BigGirlsBlouse"
wrote: "Mark" wrote in message .. . I am having a problem unlocking a uPVC door. The key inserts and turns as if it was OK but, at the point where I would expect the door to unlock, it won't turn any further. Is there anything simple I can try to get in? I assume you have tried to unlock it from both sides of the door?.... also have you got a some spare keys to try? No and no. It's not our door. We are trying to gain access to a neighbours house (at their request) to look after things while they are on holiday. They have stuff in the freezer and their leccy tends to trip out. Golden rule is always keep the original key as a master and only make copies from that..dont copy a copy because this is the kind of thing that can happen. I thought it might be because they gave us the spare keys without trying them. -- (\__/) M. (='.'=) Owing to the amount of spam posted via googlegroups and (")_(") their inaction to the problem. I am blocking most articles posted from there. If you wish your postings to be seen by everyone you will need use a different method of posting. |
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Mark wrote:
On Thu, 18 Jun 2009 10:59:46 +0100, "BigGirlsBlouse" wrote: "Mark" wrote in message ... I am having a problem unlocking a uPVC door. The key inserts and turns as if it was OK but, at the point where I would expect the door to unlock, it won't turn any further. Is there anything simple I can try to get in? Have you tried lifting the handle fully and holding it there (and/or jiggling it about) whilst you turn the key? If that doesn't work, try lifting the handle so that you lift the whole door. If the key goes in the lock and turns then there's nothing wrong with the key or the cylinder - it's something in the locking mechanism which is sticking or out of alignment. |
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On Thu, 18 Jun 2009 12:46:54 +0100, PeterC
wrote: On Thu, 18 Jun 2009 11:15:55 +0100, Baz wrote: "Mark" wrote in message ... I am having a problem unlocking a uPVC door. The key inserts and turns as if it was OK but, at the point where I would expect the door to unlock, it won't turn any further. Is there anything simple I can try to get in? -- (\__/) M. (='.'=) Owing to the amount of spam posted via googlegroups and (")_(") their inaction to the problem. I am blocking most articles posted from there. If you wish your postings to be seen by everyone you will need use a different method of posting. ANGLE GRINDER!! This our version of Mornington Crescent :-) Dear Mr Henry Littlebottom, I find the best way to get two bottles of washing up liquid for the price of one is to put one in your shopping trolley and the other in your coat pocket. Yours Mrs Trellis. |
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On Thu, 18 Jun 2009 18:17:14 +0100, Dave Osborne
wrote: Mark wrote: On Thu, 18 Jun 2009 10:59:46 +0100, "BigGirlsBlouse" wrote: "Mark" wrote in message ... I am having a problem unlocking a uPVC door. The key inserts and turns as if it was OK but, at the point where I would expect the door to unlock, it won't turn any further. Is there anything simple I can try to get in? Have you tried lifting the handle fully and holding it there (and/or jiggling it about) whilst you turn the key? Yes. If that doesn't work, try lifting the handle so that you lift the whole door. Tried it. If the key goes in the lock and turns then there's nothing wrong with the key or the cylinder - it's something in the locking mechanism which is sticking or out of alignment. |
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In an earlier contribution to this discussion,
Mark wrote: I am having a problem unlocking a uPVC door. The key inserts and turns as if it was OK but, at the point where I would expect the door to unlock, it won't turn any further. Is there anything simple I can try to get in? I recently had a similar problem with an aluminium door - which turned out to be due to a broken component inside the lock. Your problem may or may not be the same - but I'll describe mine (and the solution) in case it helps. The back of the lock bolt has "square-wave" notches in it, and another (spring-loaded) component engages with the notches to stop the bolt from being levered open. Under normal circumstances, when the key is turned, the cam of the Eurolock lifts this component out of the way, to allow the bolt to move. If (as in my case) the part of this component on which the cam operates breaks off, it doesn't get lifted - and the bolt won't move. In my case, the component which needed lifting had some lugs which moved in slots, and were accessible after the handle plates had been removed. By pushing one of these lugs upwards with the end of a screwdriver at the same time as turning the key, I eventually managed to open the door. You may be able to do the same *except* that you probably can't remove the handle plates without getting inside the house, since the screws will almost certainly go from inside to outside. [I was able to get to both sides of my door!] -- Cheers, Roger ______ Email address maintained for newsgroup use only, and not regularly monitored.. Messages sent to it may not be read for several weeks. PLEASE REPLY TO NEWSGROUP! |
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"Mark" wrote in message ... I am having a problem unlocking a uPVC door. The key inserts and turns as if it was OK but, at the point where I would expect the door to unlock, it won't turn any further. Is there anything simple I can try to get in? Try turning the key as if you were locking the door, click it that way several times then try turning the key as if to unlock. |
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"Mark" wrote in message ... I am having a problem unlocking a uPVC door. The key inserts and turns as if it was OK but, at the point where I would expect the door to unlock, it won't turn any further. Is there anything simple I can try to get in? -- (\__/) M. (='.'=) Owing to the amount of spam posted via googlegroups and (")_(") their inaction to the problem. I am blocking most articles posted from there. If you wish your postings to be seen by everyone you will need use a different method of posting. We have a door set so that even when it's unlocked it can only be opened from the inside without a key ....from the outside a key is required...so Lift handle fully + turn key Press handle down + turn key again |
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Can't unlock door
I am having a problem unlocking a uPVC door. The key inserts and
turns as if it was OK but, at the point where I would expect the door to unlock, it won't turn any further. Is there anything simple I can try to get in? We recently moved house, and one of the locks operates in a similar way to your description - the key turns in the lock to the point where it should "click" as it unlocks, but it seems to "jam" mid-turn. Applying a little extra pressure while doing all the wiggling as suggested elsewhere seems to do the trick though in our case, but it does seem to take a disconcerting amount of pressure to do so... |
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