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cant turn key on lock

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  • 18-02-2007 5:16pm
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    oulu
    Closed Accounts Posts: 330 ✭✭


    I cant seem to be able unlock sliding doors, the key turns but not enough for the lock to open, tried WD 40, doors last open a few months back. any ideas on what might be the trouble thanks


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    themole
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    What kind of lock is it?

    I had a problem with the sliding doors in my house. There is a lock attached to the door, its an extra lock. The key would turn in the lock but the lock would not open. The problem was that the key was upside down. Strange that it turned, but did not open the lock while upside down.

    You are probably having a different problem, just thought I'd mention it.


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    beldin
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    Can you push the door fully closed or is there any play. The door may be slightly open , hence putting pressure on the latch.


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    oulu
    Closed Accounts Posts: 330 ✭✭oulu


    themole wrote:
    What kind of lock is it?

    I had a problem with the sliding doors in my house. There is a lock attached to the door, its an extra lock. The key would turn in the lock but the lock would not open. The problem was that the key was upside down. Strange that it turned, but did not open the lock while upside down.

    You are probably having a different problem, just thought I'd mention it.
    Mole the key does turn but the extra bit you need just wont hapen,
    brldin tried playing with it up ,down back,forth no luck, might have to bite the bullet and get the locksmith dreading the price ,ie might also say I need a new lock


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