Kwikset Door Handle Won T Lock

Lubricate the inside of the mechanism if the lock still does not function.

Kwikset door handle won t lock. Kwikset door handlesets are available in multiple styles ranging from traditional to modern. Leave the striker bolt in place. It will come in two pieces. My handleset won t go through the opening of the latch.

Kwikset is a secure door lock industry leader innovator in home safety with keyless entry and re keying technology for residential and commercial door hardware. Hold the handleset on the exterior side of the door and make sure the round edge of the spindle faces the door edge. Check to see that the door striker the spring loaded bolt that latches the door pushes in and springs back easily. The spindle is spring loaded and will retract back when released.

If it is not pull the spindle out and rotate 180 degrees. Press the latch bolt. This is the short version of what you should attempt to do before trying anything else if the screw is loose the key will not turn all the way and the tur. Kwikset door lock troubleshooting.

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