Manual Door Lock Not Working

Many door knob and lockset problems can be corrected before they become so serious that the lockset does not work at all.

Manual door lock not working.

If your locks arenâ t working replacing the battery in the key fob could solve the issue. While the key is in work the door lock manually up and down while using the auto lock at the same time. If your door key doesn t work right the first and most obvious step is to be sure you re using the right key. If the battery isnâ t the problem the issue may be with the fob itself.

Never use oil for this task. The key fob is faulty. Attach the plastic door lock actuator back onto the. If that does not solve it turn off your engine disconnect the car battery wait about 5 minutes.

Next the lock needs to be lubricated. Here we look at how to fix problems with a key operating a door lock. Wait 5 minutes start your car. If you drive a fairly modern car there is less of chance that you will have to deal with this which is mostly attributed to the presence of key fobs and keyless entry remotes.

For other types of problems with door knobs and locks please see repairing door knobs hardware. If your car key is not working when you attempt to unlock your car there is a possibility that the lock itself is damaged. If that doesn t work i would venture to guess that the wafers in your door lock have worn down to the extent that you need the lock replaced. To clean the lock mechanism insert a damp cotton swab into the keyhole and jiggle it around to attract the dirt.

Graphite and only graphite first. This is one of the most common reasons why your car door lock is not working. I worked as a locksmith for many years and saw many people who would come in with this exact problem. If they do work the problem is most likely in the door lock solenoid.

Part 5 of 6. Turn off the engine and open the driver side door to turn the radio off. If not then you may have a blown fuse. Door key does not work.

Here we look at repairs for locksets and knobs. Clean and reconnect the actuator. If you have a key that won t work in the lock please see how to repair keyed door locks. If you can put the key in the lock but cannot to turn it the lock may have seized because dirt or grime has gotten caught in the mechanism.

Often a malfunctioning latch assembly or lock mechanism causes the problem. If the lock tries to move then it is a frozen lock mechanism. Sorry that we feel the need to state. There are only 2 things you can try to fix this yourself.

Step 3 work the lock manually. Reinstall the plastic cover and replace the assembly.