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New PVC door lock broken and cannot take cylinder lock out

Anonymous user 23/02/2024 - 2.48 PM

Hi, I have had a new pvc door and the lock is broken. I am trying to take the cylinder lock out to replace it but it doesn't seem to be coming out, even though I have taken the screw out that should release it. Please help as I can only lock my door from the outside and not the in. Thank you, Amanda

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14 Answers

Leigh's Locks

Rating: 5 out of 5
Salisbury
It might also be added security added on to the cylinder. Some have a anti snap bracket added behind the handles which require an Alan key to remove it. It could also be you handles are pinning the cylinder in place. Remove the handles and line up the cam as in previous messages then it should slide out. Leigh's locks
Answered2 July 2016
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kevin cassidy building contractors

Rating: 5 out of 5
Accrington
You need to put in the key and line up the barrel so it will come out. The easiest way to understand what this means is to look at your replacement cylinder, the barrel needs to be in line with the cylinder.
Answered20 January 2014
3

LockFast Locksmiths Lincolnshire

Rating: 5 out of 5
Sleaford
Hi when you have some free time pick up a Philips (+ point) screwdriver. Open the door and look at the edge of the door between outer lock and inner lock, you'll see a screw lined up between them. There maybe many screws but this one will be much longer than the others. Remove it. Then turn you key to the 1 o'clock position and remove the lock. Next remove your handles if still no joy, again using your screw driver but probably x2/4 screws. Try the process again. Lubricant ing fluid would help, such as GT85 or similar. Failing all these options you can slightly unscrew your multi point locking system along the door edge if you have one but only a little to allow movement but do not remove the screws totally. You can then wiggle to free it from any pinch point inside. Alot of good advice above to reflect on, good luck and take your time.
Answered16 March 2018
1

Jackdaw Locksmiths

Rating: 5 out of 5
Sheffield
Once the screw is out, turn the key to 11 oclock or 1 o’clock position depending on the lock orientation, this lines the cam up with the body of the cylinder then pull the cylinder towards you. If this still does not work, some locks have anti pull feature which requires you to remove the door handles first and repeat above process. Hope this helps
Answered15 April 2021
1

Key Access Locksmiths & Security

Rating: 4.9 out of 5
Manchester
To take the lock out you need to turn the key to around about 3oclock position and then pull out sometimes a good push from the other side is needed, if this doesn’t work then, Likely a anti snap bracket is fitted which will need removing. Sometimes
Answered1 August 2021
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Anonymous user

Hi yes, as previous answer it's a case of putting in the key to line up the middle part with the rest of the barrel. Just look at the locks you see in the shops and you will know what we mean. In addition to that, the lock may be symmetrical so you will need to check the size from each handle to the centre screw to get the right size. New lock packaging shows this.
Answered23 January 2014
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Anonymous user

Do not panic, you will need to put the key in the lock and turn it a quarter turn to enable the cam to align with the body of the cylinder. Try not to force it as you could cause damage to the gear box.
Answered21 December 2017
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LOCKFIT BIRMIMGHAM NORTH LTD

Rating: 5 out of 5
Birmingham
Hi, Turn the key from the 12 o clock position, to either 11 o clock or 1 o clock position and pull the lock out carefully. It may help if you loosen the screws lightly kon the handle.
Answered24 December 2019
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S Locksmith Services

Rating: 4.7 out of 5
Bristol
Everything is already written correctly before by other engineers !!!
Answered29 April 2020
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Lockfit (Coventry) Ltd

Rating: 5 out of 5
Solihull
The cam is slightly offset from the cylinder when locked, so as soon as you put the key in you need to turn it slightly which will allow the cam to sit flush with the cylinder and then you should be able to remove the cylinder. If not you will need to remove the handles as there could be anti snap collars or the handles themselves could be causing the issue.
Answered12 August 2020
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LA Locksmiths

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Stoke On Trent
You will need to put your key in to the lock and turn it either to 11 or 1 o clock position before you can pull the cylinder out and replace it. Make sure you fit the correct size cylinder so that the lock doesn’t protrude more than a few millimetres past the handles to avoids criminals snapping the cylinder and getting in to your home.
Answered24 November 2020
0

ELB Joinery & Locksmith Service

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Penicuik
Put your key in the lock and turn it slightly to align the centre cam and it will come out.
Answered29 November 2021
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D R Locksmith

Rating: 5 out of 5
Bridgend, Mid Glamorgan
it will need to have the key put in and turned while pulling it will then pop out if it dont it might need the handle screws loosened a bit to make it easier to come out
Answered24 August 2022
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Champs Locksmiths

Rating: 5 out of 5
Swansea
You need to put the key in and turn to the 1 o'clock or 11 o'clock position and it should release.
Answered14 February 2023
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