You lift the handle up to engage the bolts and the key goes in and turns perfectly smoothly.
My door wont lock from the outside.
Broken lock having a broken lock is almost as bad as a car deadlocking.
Try wd 40 on it first.
From the outside i can see what appears to be a brass pin but it s stuck and won t move no matter what.
The door has been realigned however even with the door open the key won t turn in the lock.
Deadlock there is a feature installed standard with certain types of cars that cause this exact scenario.
Use the chisel to remove the door stop.
Spray the door key with a graphite based lubricant.
With the door open try locking and unlocking it with the key if key turns ok then your door may be a little warped.
Upvc front door auto lock from.
My upvc front door does not double lock.
Pry up on it until it comes loose and remove it.
I tried depressing the pin with a narrow screwdriver and it won t budge.
The car door won t open from inside or.
Rust and dirt accumulation.
Rust gathers in the lock assembly of the door and jams the door latch.
Diagnosing why your car door won t open from inside or outside.
If key doesn t turn then try lubricant.
But if this happens with more than one key its the lock if another key works ok look at both keys if the one that works is smaller in anyway file the bad key to make it the same size sometimes if you move the key in or out slightly you can often find a way of making them work.
Does anyone know why this is.
Key stuck in lock if your key is stuck in the lock then it s best to call us as soon as you can.
Tap the end of a chisel under the door stop on the striker side of the jamb.
A common reason for car locks to get jammed is a damaged connection to the car door latch.
If this doesn t help then your key may be.
Thanks for the responses.
If it won t lock open the door.
Don t use a wet.
Why won t my car door open from inside or outside.
I ve put wd40 and 3 in 1 in there no change.
If you use too much force trying to remove the key yourself it s possible that your key may snap or break inside the lock cylinder.