Patio Door Lever Snapped, please help!!!!

IamTheWalrus95

Hi guys, have moved into a new house, patio door lever was a bit stiff and required some manouvering in order to get the door locked. It snapped this morning and now i can't lock the door. Is it possible to replace the lever or is it a bigger job needed. I took handles off but how do i remove the black lever to replace. All advise welcome!!

El Tarangu

There is a little bolt on the top of the lever (the one that isn't broken) - I presume if you unscrew that, the handle should come off.

phelixoflaherty

If you can take lever off, reverse it so lever is on inside.

Put handle back on and lock door from inside.

Exit through other door.

Temporary

IamTheWalrus95

oh yeah good idea, would mean i'd at least be able to lock the door, as it is at the minute i can't even turn the key. Is it a small allen key needed to take lever off?

El Tarangu

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117826766#Comment_117826766

it looks like it, yes - the only way to find out is to try it.

Did you try greasing the locking mechanism?

Alun

Had a look at mine just now as I've been wanting to tighten it up a tad as it's a bit "floppy". So, yes, it's a tiny allen key, smaller than anything I have in my collection anyway unfortunately.

IamTheWalrus95

ok guys, i was able to remove the lever with a small allen ket. But i can't lift it up or down and can't turn the key. It looks to me like the part of the lock in pic is jammed

dodzy

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117827944#Comment_117827944

Needs to be in closed state to function. The lower white pin in the pic needs to be pushed in (simulating a closed door) for the top screw to move vertically with your thumb lock, thus engaging to a locked position against the plate on the door frame.