Key will not work if you ve had a new spare key cut recently it could be a poorly cut key causing the problem.
Top lock on door won t lock.
If it won t lock open the door.
Fixing or repairing a door lock may seem like a daunting task but it can be very simple to fix.
Watch as a professional home repairman shows how to fix door.
The door lock assembly might be defective.
Remove these screws unscrew one side of the door knob and pull the door handle and lock assembly out of the door.
Instead car door locks usually employ wafer locks and sliders.
It should be noted that the locking mechanism on car doors is not the traditional pin tumbler lock.
Locate the screws holding the lock in place on the inside of the door.
Tap the end of a chisel under the door stop on the striker side of the jamb.
If the malfunctioning lock is in the door handle there will be at least two screws securing the door handle to the door.
There are more efficient ways to bypass a car door lock so you won t find most people picking these locks.
Pry up on it until it comes loose and remove it.
Remove the old lock.
Use the chisel to remove the door stop.
If the door lock is damaged replace it.