Door Lock Key Problem

[Bradley S.]

OK, this is probably an easy one for you PH experts. 

 

I got a key cut for my lock cylinder.  The key turns the lock cylinder just fine uninstalled in the door..  When I install the lock cylinder in the door, the key will not turn it at all.

 

What is the likely problem?  Reckon I need to take out the door latch assembly?  Any tips on how to do that?

 

Thank you for your help!

 

Brad

[ggdad1951]

the part it inserts into in the latch assemble might be spun to far to the wrong direction/key is spun to far.  When I installed my cylinder I made sure everything was turning the "right" way prior.

[Desotodav]

the part it inserts into in the latch assemble might be spun to far to the wrong direction/key is spun to far.  When I installed my cylinder I made sure everything was turning the "right" way prior.

 

I agree with Mark and I'd probably try that first.

 

From memory, taking the door latch mechanism out was not such an easy job as the internal window winding mechanism and slide gets in the way. You may be able to check that the square key-way (see attached photo) in the mechanism turns whilst the mechanism is still in the door - bear in mind that the mechanism pictured is for a left external door lock so may look slightly different to yours.

[Jeff Balazs]

Hey Brad;

Mark hit it right on the head. You should not have to remove the latch to get this to work. It will work when you have the square shaft inserted in the correct manner. Thanks to Davin and a reclaimed Oz left hand door mechanism ..... I just went through this exercise on both of my doors.

Btw : I found an ice pick very useful for use as a guide tool when inserting the square shaft and cylinder into the door latch. Put the pick in from the interior side and the tip will fit into the small indent in the end of the square shaft. Then just keep light pressure on it and push the shaft and cylinder home. Tighten up the set screw and you should be in business.

Hope this helps

 

Jeff

[Bradley S.]

BOOYA!!!

 

You guys were right on. I was able to get things spun around and I might add, loosened up.  It was a little sticky from no use for 60 years. After I was all done, I picked up the key, allen wrench and phillips driver and headed for the garage.  I promptly dropped the key in the grass. 15 minutes later, key was recovered. 

 

I used a small Phillips to guide the square shaft.  I could not find the ice pick.  Maybe I should look under the wife's pillow.

 

Thanks for your expert advice!

 

Brad

[Jeff Balazs]

BOOYA!!!

 

You guys were right on. I was able to get things spun around and I might add, loosened up.  It was a little sticky from no use for 60 years. After I was all done, I picked up the key, allen wrench and phillips driver and headed for the garage.  I promptly dropped the key in the grass. 15 minutes later, key was recovered. 

 

I used a small Phillips to guide the square shaft.  I could not find the ice pick.  Maybe I should look under the wife's pillow.

 

Thanks for your expert advice!

 

Brad

eek!

Ice pick or small phillips ...... either way they could do a lot of damage!

Jeff

[ggdad1951]

sweet! I helped!   I told my ex-wife I wasn't completely worthless!