20 Most Recent Deadbolt ELECTRONIC DEADBOLT KEYLESS ENTRY DOOR LOCK Questions & Answers

Which manufacturer made the keyless deadbolt lock? Make sure that the batteries are good in the unit.I have an older Weiser Powerbolt deadbolt lock that is programmed by taking off the cover on the inside of the door. This model has handheld remotes and the keypad. Inside there are three yellow buttons. Two match the cover's lock and unlock buttons. Press and hold the third button (in the center of the set of buttons). Then enter program in the code within a few seconds and press the enter button to set the code. If the unit beeps again, the code is set. If the unit doesn't beep, retry from the press and hold the Program button step.Another model of the Weiser Powerbolt lock has the Program button either on the top left or lower right hand side of the board (depending on the way the door opens) under the cover. Press the Program button once and then enter the 4-8 digit code. Press the Lock button to set the code. If you hear a long beep, the code was accepted; otherwise try to program your code again. Kwikset Powerbolt locks are programmed the same way as the second Weiser Powerbolt described above.Kwikset SmartCode locks have their Program button in the center of the bottom of the control board. Otherwise the programming is the same as that given above for the second version of Weiser Powerbolt locks.MiLocks have three buttons in a horizontal line. The left-most button is the Set button. Press this then enter the code followed by the Unlock button. The code must be entered within 5 seconds of pressing set. Baldwin Hardware's Boulder series of keyless entry deadbolts are programmed just like the Kwikset SmartCode units.I don't know of any videos. Most manufacturers do have PDF files with the programming instructions. I hope this helps. Please add more information about your deadbolt for extra assistance. Cindy Wells (I end up replacing the batteries often on the lock I have; it seems like they last 6 months or less.)

If you remove the inside housing from the door, and look inside on the left hand side of the circuit board, you will find a slot marked "L R". Slide the switch to the opposite of what it is set for. This will solve the problem.

It sounds like the distance between the lock in the door and the strike plate in the door frame is barely enough to meet securely. Review the lock installation sheet because it MAY be possible to adjust the "backset" for your lock. You did not mention your brand of lock. For example,Review Steps 1 & 2 of instructions for the Powerbolt:http://www.weiserlock.com/PDFs/instructions/Electronics/Powerbolt.pdfOr watch this excellent installation video for the Schlage BE365, at about1:58 minutes into the video you will see how to adjust the backset:Go to http://consumer.schlage.com/Service-Support/Pages/InstructionsandManuals.aspx#2Then click on "Installing your BE365 Keypad Deadbolt" video.Many brands of lock have a similar backset adjustment, and you may have your set too short.If yours is all ready set for the 2 3/4" backset, then you need some carpenter skills to close up the door gap.