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Problems with door lock

  • 13-04-2014 8:17am
    #1
    MammaZita
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 426 ✭✭


    Having problems with our door lock.

    The majority of times the door will not lock from either the inside or outside without 8 to 10 attempts at slamming the door. Also the lock disengages while driving.

    Anyone else come across this problem? I've attached photo- not sure if we need a new lock or if it can be repaired?

    Any ideas where we'd buy a lock and / or parts?

    Thank you.


Comments

  • #2
    MammaZita
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 426 ✭✭MammaZita


    2nd photo


  • #3
    MammaZita
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 426 ✭✭MammaZita


    3rd photo


  • #4
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 5,238 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Spray some teflon lubricant into the gubbins and try to get all the moving parts moving as you do, if that doesn't do it, it may require realignment/dissection/replacement.


  • #5
    killalanerr
    Registered Users Posts: 1,322 ✭✭✭killalanerr


    I have just dealt with a very similar problem,after a lot of head scratching and a bit of googling my fix was to put the handle of a screwdriver in the hinge side of the door as a wedge and close the door gently against the handle, in this way pushing the door over towards the lock,dont over do it or you can end up with a gap on the hinge side. Jump to 3.40 for the bit we are interested in


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