Does anyone know why this is.
My door wont lock from the outside.
If key doesn t turn then try lubricant.
Pry up on it until it comes loose and remove it.
Tap the end of a chisel under the door stop on the striker side of the jamb.
Rust gathers in the lock assembly of the door and jams the door latch.
If you use too much force trying to remove the key yourself it s possible that your key may snap or break inside the lock cylinder.
Spray the door key with a graphite based lubricant.
Thanks for the responses.
Diagnosing why your car door won t open from inside or outside.
Try wd 40 on it first.
From the outside i can see what appears to be a brass pin but it s stuck and won t move no matter what.
Broken lock having a broken lock is almost as bad as a car deadlocking.
Use the chisel to remove the door stop.
Key stuck in lock if your key is stuck in the lock then it s best to call us as soon as you can.
If it won t lock open the door.
Rust and dirt accumulation.
The car door won t open from inside or.
You lift the handle up to engage the bolts and the key goes in and turns perfectly smoothly.
My upvc front door does not double lock.
It opens from the outside with the key but when you lift the handle and attempt to double lock it the key wont turn.
Don t use a wet.
The door has been realigned however even with the door open the key won t turn in the lock.
If this doesn t help then your key may be.
I tried depressing the pin with a narrow screwdriver and it won t budge.
Deadlock there is a feature installed standard with certain types of cars that cause this exact scenario.
Upvc front door auto lock from.
With the door open try locking and unlocking it with the key if key turns ok then your door may be a little warped.
Slide the key in the lock and tap lightly on the key to lubricate the inside of the lock.
A common reason for car locks to get jammed is a damaged connection to the car door latch.
Why won t my car door open from inside or outside.