Push Door Lock Stuck

The knob will not turn to retract the stuck door latch.

Push door lock stuck.

The knob should come right. Clean the bolt and. How to fix a push button door knob that won t lock step 1. Slide the end of a small screwdriver into the hole in the shank.

This is a short video to demonstrate how easy it is to remove a door handle view what s inside and repair the failed latch. For especially stubborn locks try squeezing a little graphite onto the door s latch as well. Once the door is open try to actuate the door latch with the handle. The handle or knob must be jiggled to unstick the latch.

Loosen the two screws holding the door strike plate to the edge of the door and slide the strike plate and bolt out. More force is needed to turn the knob and unstick the latch. Inspect the shank of the doorknob for a small hole or indentation. This is the part of the.

Tug on the knob with the screwdriver still inserted in the hole. If your push button lock will not lock it is likely in passage mode. Every lock is different and so are their procedures here are the steps to take your lock out of passage mode for a few of the most common manufacturers. Passage mode is when a lock remains in an unlocked state for free entrance and egress.

Disclaimer this video was crea. If you still don t have any luck after trying powdered graphite call a professional locksmith to come out and take a.