My Key Won T Turn In The Door Lock

Leave the striker bolt in place.

My key won t turn in the door lock.

There are several reasons this might occur. 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. A key that doesn t turn in the lock could have several causes. A lock is engaged through a series of actions and mechanisms that all depend on each other to function properly.

Either their key was incredibly worn down almost smooth or the inside wafers on their door lock were worn down thus giving the impression that the lock is seized up. Spray the door key with a graphite based lubricant. Flip the key and open the door. You may be able to take care of the problem yourself or you may need to call a locksmith for help.

When you insert your key the key raises the pins to the point where the division between the top pins. Lubricate the inside of the mechanism if the lock still does not function. Outdoor locks can collect a lot of dirt and dust inside the lock cylinder. The key is inserted into the lock cylinder to allow the lock bolt latch to be engaged.

It will come in two pieces. Spray the lock with lubricant to remove dirt and dust. If there is a broken tailpiece in your door lock then there is a chance the key will keep turning in the door lock. Our favorite and the only brand we use is triflow.

Key stuck in lock if your key is stuck in the lock then it s best to call us as soon as you can. Try squirting some silicon based lock lubricant into the ignition or door lock. Remove the two screws one on either side of the handle and remove the knob. After a long day at work the last thing you want is to come home put your key in the lock and find that it won t turn.

Posted by yoyoceramic at 2 17 pm on february 19 2010. At right illustrations show the operation of a standard pin tumbler lock. Use a silicon based spray in the lock if the spare key did not turn the ignition or you did not have one you need to consider the ignition as the issue. Slide the key in the lock and tap lightly on the key to lubricate the inside of the lock.

I would have to re key their door lock an cut them a new key that would also turn their ignition switch.