It s possible that there is an issue with the lock cylinder.
Patio door won t lock when i turn the key.
Faulty lock the internal mechanism could be broken.
Forcing it could break the key in the lock.
When i raise the handle the 4 bolts go into.
Key is hard to turn or won t go in the lock don t force the key.
Ah yes they were more helpful suggestions than mine.
When you insert your key the key raises the pins to the point where the division between the top pins.
Someday you might come home or go to open up your business and find that your key won t turn at all not even a little.
Open the door and check to see where the petroleum jelly has transferred to the latch on the door frame.
Hi problem locking my back door the bolting mechanism seems to work fine ie.
When i raise the handle the 4 bolts go into.
Upvc patio door won t lock key turns continually.
Open the door completely and twist the lock as usual.
The door has been realigned however even with the door open the key won t turn in the lock.
Upvc back door won t lock hi problem locking my back door the bolting mechanism seems to work fine ie.
Patio doors lead to the outside and have to withstand all kinds of abuse from the weather doors being slammed and being hit with flying objects.
The door has been realigned however even with the door open the key won t turn in the lock.
Watch to make sure the lock extends from the door where the knob is positioned.
Key won t turn in lock i couldn t get my mail so i tried something whilst the camera was rolling and it was almost a miracle result.
Attempt to turn the lock.
How to free a stuck lock.
Upvc back door won t lock.
When upvc patio door.
There are several reasons this might occur.
At right illustrations show the operation of a standard pin tumbler lock.
As a result your patio door lock can malfunction.
Thanks for the responses.
Smear petroleum jelly on the lock itself and close the door gently.