Posted by ddh staff on 8 9 2010 to tips.
Key wont turn aliding glass door.
We ve had customers ask us from time to time what might be wrong with their door lock if the key won t come out of the cylinder after trying to unlock the door.
Diagnosing the reason your car key won t turn in the ignition is the best way to begin the process of fixing the issue.
For any of a variety of reasons occasionally car keys won t turn in the door.
Simply spray the lubricant into the keyway and insert the key a few times to work the lubricant into the mechanism.
Turn to a locksmith before things get out of hand.
When that happens the dirt can cause the pins to stick in a partially raised position preventing the plug from turning.
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.
I can unlock the door if i try a few times but the key has a difficult time turning as the deadbolt is sticky.
Key stuck in your door lock.
Flip the key and open the door.
My front door deadbolt lock is hard to unlock and open when i put the key in and turn.
In most cases a spritz of dry lubricant will be sufficient to free up the plug and allow you to open your door.
We have been going through our garage door to get in the house because of this.
Keeping your car doors locked is one important safeguard against auto theft and vandalism but it can also backfire.
Door knob locks can be frustrating.
While keeping others out is the goal from time to time a sticky lock can lock can hold a small child in or prevent you from opening the door.
There are a few reasons this can happen but they are all solvable problems.
You may be able to take care of the problem yourself or you may need to call a locksmith for help.
There are a number of reasons for this to happen so i thought i d mention some of the.
When your car key won t turn in the ignition do not let that lead to needing a mechanic and a whole lot of money.
There are two simple things that you can try to make the knob work properly again.
Slide the key in the lock and tap lightly on the key to lubricate the inside of the lock.
For instance if you insert your key into the lock and the key turns but the lock doesn t open the lock is clearly busted.
When this happens it is time to make the repair as soon as possible.
Spray the door key with a graphite based lubricant.