Replacing lock
- Thread starter Speckledhen
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Is the broken lock in situ in the locked position? Key not broken?
Squirt a liberal amount of WD40 or similar into the lock. Leave for 30 minutes and try again. If all else fails you will have to drill out the lock and replace it.
Squirt a liberal amount of WD40 or similar into the lock. Leave for 30 minutes and try again. If all else fails you will have to drill out the lock and replace it.
It is in the locked position with the door closed. The key will only go in part way and seems to be hitting something 'solid'. I have tried wd40 but to no avail as I say something seems to be stopping the key going fully in.
Don't suppose it may help to insert a very,very fine screwdriver to try and move the obstruction out of the way to enable you to get the key in.?
It is a Swift Sundance motorhome 630G 2004 model. Didn't know whether the lock itself would be plastic and might get itt to turn withe a screwdriver???
I stripped one out once in a Hymer from the inside outwards.
I recall the lock tumbler was housed in a die cast cylinder with flat extended shaft, anyway ours all came apart.
In your case you are going to need some bits or a new assembly, but removal is "doable" and all very easily.
Edit: there are some hints in this You Tube or the other several ones out there.
With the tumbler assembly out, key out, you ought to be able to push in the little securing plate and remove the lock's inner core. These cores can be ordered against key numbers and I recall were very cheap to replace.
Even easier if you don't need to order a special one to retain key commonality, as one dealer had them as an on shelf item.
I recall the lock tumbler was housed in a die cast cylinder with flat extended shaft, anyway ours all came apart.
In your case you are going to need some bits or a new assembly, but removal is "doable" and all very easily.
Edit: there are some hints in this You Tube or the other several ones out there.
With the tumbler assembly out, key out, you ought to be able to push in the little securing plate and remove the lock's inner core. These cores can be ordered against key numbers and I recall were very cheap to replace.
Even easier if you don't need to order a special one to retain key commonality, as one dealer had them as an on shelf item.
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I did not pick up anywhere you said that it was also on some closed locker, just you had a key insertion issue.
Thus follow the advice to drill or otherwise disable it and replace all that is needed.
These things are anything but "secure".
I wasn't trying to salvage the old one but am going to replace it .Is it just a case of drilling down the keyhole. . What size bit would you say I need to use? Thanks
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Open your door quickly and easily with a few simple tools Lock drilling is the last resort if you're locked out of a door and you need to get in fast. While drilling the lock will destroy it, you won't have to pay (or wait for) a locksmith...
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Thanks for your helpThis should give you a good idea. Take your time . May I suggest you source a new lock before hand so you can do the whole job in one go.How to Drill a Lock Out: Fast & Easy Steps
Open your door quickly and easily with a few simple tools Lock drilling is the last resort if you're locked out of a door and you need to get in fast. While drilling the lock will destroy it, you won't have to pay (or wait for) a locksmith...
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Caravans are dead easy to break into.You don't need to go in by the door.If you get into the van try by unlocking and opening the door from the inside.
Well that was easy enough it just turned and unlocked with a screwdriver. Un believable.
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