The Front Door Lock Wont Unlock At All

Door locked at the end of the cycle.

The front door lock wont unlock at all.

You can see where the cylinder entered the dead latch mechanism and pulled the latch back. Door lock systems operate the actuator by toggling positive negative voltage to the actuator. Make sure the user code is correct and that the lock button is pushed after entering the user code. On the kwikset locks this looks like two little teeth that the cylinder pushes back.

Problem with lock cylinder. Call technical support for further troubleshooting. Each of these door lock problems has different causes but the end point is usually the same. Insert a long sturdy item with a flat tip preferably a flat head screwdriver if available between the top rung of the door s top hinge and the head of the bolt securing the door to the hinge.

Slide the key in the lock and tap lightly on the key to lubricate the inside of the lock. Then use your test light or digital meter to check for power and ground at the connector when you operate the lock unlock switch. If the washer will not unlock at the end of a wash cycle unplug the washer or disconnect power. To take yours out just use your phillips screw driver again to take out the two screws in the face plate.

You may want to spray wd40 or other lubricant on the lock mechanism. On my powerbolt 2 the door can be locked with the lock button but the user code will not unlock the door. Door lubrication is required. If that is the problem it is easy to fix.

You should see the voltage polarity toggle with each switch activation. Upvc door won t lock even when open. Also if the latch or lock bolt is broken the door lock will be jammed. Take the door off the hinges.

Were you using a fresh hold cycle available on some models. Upvc gearbox failure most common. Flip the key and open the door. One common reason for a door lock jamming is the buildup of debris that clocks the internal mechanisms.

Spray the door key with a graphite based lubricant. Unplug the door lock actuator electrical connector. If the door still won t unlock use a key to unlock the door. If the door does not allow the lock to be jimmied open it may be necessary to remove the door from its hinges.

If your upvc door won t lock even when still open this is usually because of the following reasons. Don t use a wet. Upvc gearbox failure or multipoint lock damage. If this works then you can open the door and it s time to replace the dead latch.

When using one of these cycles the door will remain locked until the cancel button is pushed.