Top Lock On Door Won T Lock

If the door lock is damaged replace it.

Top lock on door won t lock.

Warping if the door cannot physically lock due to the frame or door being warped an adjustment of the strike plate could rectify the problem without the need of a new lock. If the malfunctioning lock is in the door handle there will be at least two screws securing the door handle to the door. Use the chisel to remove the door stop. Remove these screws unscrew one side of the door knob and pull the door handle and lock assembly out of the door.

Remove the old lock. Instead car door locks usually employ wafer locks and sliders. Watch as a professional home repairman shows how to fix door. Pry up on it until it comes loose and remove it.

Inspect the door lock for damage. If it won t lock open the door. The door lock assembly might be defective. It should be noted that the locking mechanism on car doors is not the traditional pin tumbler lock.

Fixing or repairing a door lock may seem like a daunting task but it can be very simple to fix. There are more efficient ways to bypass a car door lock so you won t find most people picking these locks. Key will not work if you ve had a new spare key cut recently it could be a poorly cut key causing the problem.