Questions & Answers for: Kwikset door lock install key smooth

lock the door using the key. I can use my key to put the door in the locked position but when I reverse the key a quarter turn to pull the key back out, the key won't budge. The only way to remove the

...door lock (smart key). I haqve followed all of the instructions to install the doorlock: the problem: The door opens and closes into the kick plate even when the door knobs are locked! The doorknobs ...

door knobs to left You mean you have levers that don't look right? Or you have keys upside down? Most of the levers come apart, there is a little hole or slot in the stem that you stick a pointed tool

...lock, but if the key has to be inserted with the teeth up and you prefer with the teeth down, just remove the 2 screws holding the halves of the door handles on, and remove the outside one, rotate it ...

...not being able to insert my ky into deadbolt. john. try and spray some silicone or teflon based lube into the lock -- this will free up the pins inside and allow your key to move more smoothly.

...lock is operated with the door open versus the door closed? If so, you may have a mechanical bind between the door and frame due to sagging/ settling. If not, then you certainly have a problem ...

...lock. door opens out, no storm door.moisture has been getting in the lock all winter, hard to open, what can i do to remedy this? thanks A short burst of WD-40 or Triflow into the keyway, then insert ...

...lock works easily with the door open, the strike plate is not lined up correctly. If it is hard to turn with the door open, loosen all the mounting screws and be sure the inside and outside parts are ...

...door will lock and unlock from the inside but the key will not turn the lock on the outside. Question moved from Cars and Trucks category to locks. There should be a small flat bar in the pack that ...