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Lock problems, any thoughts?

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  • 28-08-2020 7:23pm
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    Vorsprung
    Registered Users Posts: 2,814 ✭✭✭


    Sorry if I’ve put this in the wrong forum.

    I’ve done something to the 5 point lock on the front door and I’m short on ideas.

    The bottom lock has engaged with the door frame while the upper part of the door hasn’t engaged. The key doesn’t turn and I’m not sure how to unlock it.

    Any thoughts or am I looking at a locksmith?


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    Idioteque
    Registered Users Posts: 622 ✭✭✭Idioteque


    Does the handle still move up or down?


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    #3
    Vorsprung
    Registered Users Posts: 2,814 ✭✭✭Vorsprung


    Not to the usual extent and key doesn’t turn beyond one rotation.


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    stoneill
    Registered Users Posts: 3,610 ✭✭✭stoneill


    Could be an alignment issue with striker plate, bottom dead bolt is tight against striker plate making it difficult to turn key while top latch cant engage into receiver.


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    #5
    2011
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 12,541 Mod ✭✭✭✭2011


    Anytime I have a lock problem I spray everything with WD40. Sometimes this alone solves the issue, when it doesn’t it always improves the situation.


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    TopTec
    Registered Users Posts: 1,167 ✭✭✭TopTec


    2011 wrote: »
    Anytime I have a lock problem I spray everything with WD40. Sometimes this alone solves the issue, when it doesn’t it always improves the situation.

    Trouble with any oil product it attracts dirt... only use graphite powder to lubricate locks.

    TT


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    2011
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 12,541 Mod ✭✭✭✭2011


    TopTec wrote: »
    Trouble with any oil product it attracts dirt... only use graphite powder to lubricate locks.

    TT

    I’ve been using it for years.
    No problems to date.


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