Sorry Door Wont Lock

A locksmith changed my front door key last year.

Sorry door wont lock.

I m assuming that it s the door lock actuator. This video shows 3 common issues that result in a door not latching or staying closed. If that is the problem it is easy to fix. Locate where the ends of the locking bars hit the track and miss the hole.

Slide the key in the lock and tap lightly on the key to lubricate the inside of the lock. The driver door on my 2013 tdi sel won t lock with the key fob or the handle. I know that it was a common problem on the earlier vw s. Door lock problems that are a result of debris jamming up the keyway should not be ignored because they can potentially result in more problems like breaking a key in a lock.

You can spray a little dry lubricant in the lock to free up the plug so you can open the door. Spray the door key with a graphite based lubricant. Flip the key and open the door. I recently changed the key cylinder in the upvc front door.

Close the garage door and attempt to lock the door from the inside. Step 3 loosen the screws that secure the locking bar guides at each end of the door panel with a 3 8 inch socket wrench. After that when i close the door door auto locks inside meaning i. The fixes are very simple if you have any suggestions for videos you w.

I can pop the cover off of the door handle to use the manual lock but that s a pain. Sorry to hear you are having this problem with the optima. Front door has to be locked from inside. The striker fails to penetrate into the door jamb because the door.

When i press my remote to unlock lock the doors all the doors will unlock lock except the passenger front door. What answered by a verified kia mechanic. Has anyone tried to repair. Outdoor locks can collect a lot of dirt and dust inside the lock cylinder.

Also a broken bolt or latch that causes your door lock to jam might be a symptom of a much larger issue like an attempted home break in. The locking bar guides are the brackets that the locking bars ride through. Upvc front door auto lock from inside but opens without key from outside.