Front Door Not Locking Properly

If it s the lock that s the problem.

Front door not locking properly.

If your locks arenâ t working replacing the battery in the key fob could solve the issue. If it s not in this position lift the handle and push it down. Kung fu maintenance demonstrates how to fix a door that will not latch lock or stay closed. If your door is badly warped it may not seal properly even when you move the door jamb.

If one is off by even one quarter of an inch this can prevent the door from closing securely. Check the draft. Repairs range from making minor latch adjustments to repositioning the door. Step 1 appraise the door knob.

If your doorknob mechanism fails internally you can t repair it. First if the door is not closing properly or the door latching mechanism does not engage when the door is all the way closed visually inspect to make sure the latch and the striker are matching up appropriately. Door lock doesn t latch properly when a door latch doesn t click into position it usually means the latch and the strike plate are out of alignment. There are three main reasons your door is rattling.

The strike plate is recessesd the latch bolt does not align or the strike plate needs to be reset. Have you had a new cylinder fitted. The complete lockset including the doorknob. If a strike plate is recessed as often happens when the doorway is painted several times remove the screws pull it out and make cardboard shims to fit in the mortise.

Warping if the door cannot physically lock due to the frame or door being warped an adjustment of the strike plate could rectify the problem without the need of a new lock. This is one of the most common reasons why your car door lock is not working. When the hinges are loose the door will travel up and down while it is being opened and closed. On the long edge of your door about level with the handle you should see a small plastic switch that should be pushed down.

If the door is sagging and will not line up with the latch check the door hinges. Tighten the hinge screws and then try adjusting the strike plate by loosening its screws and shifting it slightly. The key fob battery is dead. Lift the door up to relieve the pressure on the hinges and tighten the screws.

If the door is not latching properly the easiest place to start with is with the door hinges. Key will not work if you ve had a new spare key cut recently it could be a poorly cut key causing the problem.