Back Door Lock Replacement - Key Broke in it

De Bhál

I snapped off the key in my back door. I can't get the broken part out but can turn the lock so can lock it and open it without much hassle using the bit of key left over after the break.

I have a spare key so don't need a new lock. I just need a way to get the broken part out. If this nis pretty much impossible then fair enough.

If I need to replace the lock is it a big job or something I could do myself. here's a picture taken with the handle and cover thing removed.

bonzodog2

You may be able to fish out the piece from inside with a fine strand of wire with the end bent back. I've done this with a padlock. You need the key to be in the non-turned position.
Replacing is simple - 1 screw from the edge of the door and turn the key to about 10-15 degrees from the unturned position. The direction may vary.

De Bhál

bonzodog2 wrote: »

You may be able to fish out the piece from inside with a fine strand of wire with the end bent back. I've done this with a padlock. You need the key to be in the non-turned position.
Replacing is simple - 1 screw from the edge of the door and turn the key to about 10-15 degrees from the unturned position. The direction may vary.

Thanks

I'll give the wire a try - it would need to be very stiff and small diameter wire I assume to actually gain some purchase on the bit of key.

Your piece of advice about replacing the barrel in the second line. So to replace it I have to turn the key to a certain position while unscrewing a screw visible in the first picture. Is that what you're telling me yeah?

bonzodog2

pic shows where the screw goes in. Remove it, but you may need to turn the key 10deg to allow the cylinder to be removed. Look closely at the pic above. This one would need clockwise turn 10deg

De Bhál

bonzodog2 wrote: »

pic shows where the screw goes in. Remove it, but you may need to turn the key 10deg to allow the cylinder to be removed. Look closely at the pic above. This one would need clockwise turn 10deg

great stuff, I'll try that tonight. Thank you.

bonzodog2

You might also be able to poke it through from the other side, with the broken key in the normally removable position, with a suitable long straight stiffer wire

De Bhál

bonzodog2 wrote: »

You might also be able to poke it through from the other side, with the broken key in the normally removable position, with a suitable long straight stiffer wire

I'll try that first. I'll see have they anything in the local DIY place at lunchtime.

Thanks