Patio Door Lever Snapped, please help!!!!

IamTheWalrus95 · 31-08-2021 8:26am #1

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 · 31-08-2021 9:27am

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 · 31-08-2021 9:32am

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 · 31-08-2021 9:50am

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 · 31-08-2021 10:49am

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 · 31-08-2021 10:55am

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 · 31-08-2021 1:06pm

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 · 31-08-2021 10:03pm

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.

Patio Door Lever Snapped, please help!!!!

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