| Subject | Date Asked |
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| Antique combination safe | 11/2/2009 |
Q: I'm offered an antique National Lock and safe safe from a friend. This thing is terribly heavy, and ...
A: Kevin, Contact a local locksmith company that specializes in safes. They will come to your ...
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| lost key | 10/29/2009 |
Q: how can i get a replacement key to a YARD lock on a Steelmaster file cabinet?
A: You can take the cabinet to a locksmith shop, or have them come to you. You will save money if yo ...
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| stolen key/need to change lock | 10/22/2009 |
Q: It appears that someone may have stolen our house key. So, we are needing to change the lock, but ...
A: Cheryl, It is cheaper and easier to just have your locks rekeyed. To rekey a lock means to change ...
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| lost key for corbin lock back door | 10/17/2009 |
Q: I have lost my key to the back door-I know nothing about keys/locks, would you let me know please ...
A: Two options, 1. Call a locksmith to come out and rekey the lock. They can do one of two things: ...
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| lost key for corbin lock back door | 10/17/2009 |
Q: I have lost my key to the back door-I know nothing about keys/locks, would you let me know please ...
A: If you are locked out of the house, then call a locksmith so he can unlock the lock. If you are ...
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| Push Paddle Mortise Lock | 10/8/2009 |
Q: Rico, I have a push paddle mortise lock for a set of interior doors that has a faulty latch. The ...
A: It sounds to me that your "push paddle mortise" lock is a deadlatch with a dogging feature. ...
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| logan single deadbolt binding issues | 9/20/2009 |
Q: After re-staining my door I reinstalled the deadbolt and unable to unlock the deadbolt from the ...
A: Your problem is with those two little flat shafts that overlap as they pass through the actual ...
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| Type of bump-proof lock to choose. | 9/15/2009 |
Q: My house is 14 years old and has Titan and Kwikset locks. I want to replace the deadbolt locks (3 ...
A: Rob, There are only two types of locks that are 100% bump proof right now. To learn more about ...
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| Removing Dorrknob from Mortise Lock | 5/22/2009 |
Q: I have what I believe is a Welch 518 in a house that was built around the mid 1950s. I am trying to ...
A: Take a 4mm allen wrench. Stick it into the hole next to the "shaft" or bolt. There you will find the ...
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| Deadbolt Lock - Can Remove Key or cylinder | 5/22/2009 |
Q: Mr. Torres: I rekeyed deadbolt lock and now I cannot remove the key. The cylinder did not go in all ...
A: Sounds to me that you have turned the lock back to vertical prior to the plug being all the way ...
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| what are the best locks to buy | 4/5/2009 |
Q: If money was not an issue what lock would you buy for the outside doors to a house?
A: Steve, There are only two brands that I recommend. If you have a lot of windows near your door ...
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| Lori Deadbolt removal | 4/4/2009 |
Q: I'm trying to remove a Lori deadbolt (keyed on both sides,probably 1980's version). It does not have ...
A: Bob, This deadbolt is heald in by two set screws. Take a small allen wrench and insert it into the ...
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| Replacing lock in front door | 3/29/2009 |
Q: I recently purchased a new lock for the front door. When I went to install the new lock, I found ...
A: Andrew, This is one DIY that you really can do yourself. Go to your local hardware store such as ...
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| slim jimmin | 3/26/2009 |
Q: Hi I have locked my keys inside of my 96 sunfire and have purchased a slim jim I was wondering what ...
A: Grayson, I can not give instructions on how to gain entry into a car by methods of bypassing the ...
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| Ranger lock | 3/23/2009 |
Q: Rico. I have a 3005 Ford Ranger. Lately, I have to giggle the key like crazy on either side, to ...
A: Larry, Quite possibly it is your key and not the lock. If you have already tried spraying WD-40 ...
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| Schlage Lock | 3/22/2009 |
Q: I am removing a OLD Schlage Lever Lock. I think it is 10+ Years Old. I already remove lever and 2 ...
A: Rock, Do you have a picture of the other side of the lock? The Brass (Gold color) plate in that ...
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| 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Locked out | 12/13/2008 |
Q: My wife left the keys in on the tailgate floor while unloading, and having already locked the ...
A: DON'T USE A SLIM JIM A slim jim might work wonders on older model cars. Yet on anything after 98 or ...
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| Purchasing a flat key | 12/12/2008 |
Q: I have bathroom & bedroom door knobs with a push lock on one side, and a small hole on the side of ...
A: it helps if you just print out the picture and show it to them. Then they can suddenly remember ...
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| defiant locks | 12/11/2008 |
Q: I have some defiant residential locks and I know these are junk, but is if possible to place a kw ...
A: Yes and No, Yes: you can replace the top pins of a defiant lock and insert security pins such as ...
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| Special Key making | 12/10/2008 |
Q: i have a brother who is looking for someone or somewhere we can send his house key and get it cut, ...
A: Edicsa, YES, ILCO makes many keyblanks that are decorative and fun. You will just need to call ...
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| Construction keys | 12/9/2008 |
Q: Does it make sense to have cylinders for master keys? Would any system ever need cylinders that are ...
A: NO, There is a lot more when it comes to master keying a system. If it is your first time, I ...
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| Cylinders for master keys. | 12/4/2008 |
Q: Does it make sense to have cylinders for master keys? Would any system ever need cylinders that are ...
A: YES, Every master key system is designed to meet the customers needs. It is common to have a ...
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| Titan and Kwikset keys | 12/2/2008 |
Q: I have some 12-year old deadbolts, one Titan and four Kwiksets. They all open with the same key. Is ...
A: Larry, Both Titan and Kwikset Brand locks come in 5 and 6 pin locks. They also use the same keyway. ...
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| master keying | 12/1/2008 |
Q: I've been a building maintenance tech for several years now and I'm familiar with rekeying lock ...
A: Seddi, Here is a copy of an to a question that someone else submitted. It refers to a Yale cylidner ...
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| Pinning Yale mortise cylinder to key and master key | 11/24/2008 |
Q: How do I pin a 6 pin yale mortise cylinder to 2 keys, 1 of witch is a master key
A: Rick, I recommend calling a locksmith to professionally rekey your cylinders to a master key ...
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| names of lock parts | 11/23/2008 |
Q: What does one call the part of a lock that is affixed to the doorpost? What is the correct name of ...
A: What does one call the part of a lock that is affixed to the doorpost? The Strike Plate What is the ...
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| Dexter lock | 11/22/2008 |
Q: I have a Dexter lock that was rekeyed and I am having trouble getting it back together. It locks ...
A: Tressa It sounds like you are referring to a mortise style design. The lock should screw back into ...
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| Removing a Schlage doorknob lock | 11/13/2008 |
Q: I have recently purchased a new home and I have a change door knob lock (it locks from the inside ...
A: Colin Snell, You are on the right track. Push a pin into the hole on the outside portion. However, ...
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| Kwikset key in knob, "hand" change | 11/12/2008 |
Q: Is there a way to change the, for lack of a better word, "Hand" of a kwikset key in knob? The ones ...
A: Karl, The easiest thing to do is to take it to a locksmith shop and ask them to flip the cylinder ...
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| Hon file cabinet lock | 11/12/2008 |
Q: I have a Hon file cabinet (R534 10/95) that needs a lock installed. I can see where the lock should ...
A: MJ, You can punch out the metal with a screw driver and a hammer. As far as installing the lock and ...
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| Mila Cylinder stuck | 11/5/2008 |
Q: I have attempted to remove the cylinder by taking out the screw on the faceplate which holds the ...
A: One more suggestion. After all screws have been removed, I have seen a few locks where you have to ...
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| Mila Cylinder stuck | 11/5/2008 |
Q: I have attempted to remove the cylinder by taking out the screw on the faceplate which holds the ...
A: Muhammad, The Mila brand is more common in Europe than in the U.S. However, to remove the lock, ...
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| mosler Safe | 11/3/2008 |
Q: I am the house manager of a plantation. We have recently changed owners. There is a mosler safe ...
A: Mike, Call a certified locksmith. Make sure you ask if they can decode the safe before you ask for ...
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| key left inside my pajero io | 10/31/2008 |
Q: I left the keys of my mitsubishi pajero io inside teh jeep. i dont have any duplicate key with me ...
A: Cyd, A certified locksmith should have no problem opening your vehicle. Where are you located? I ...
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| Mila uPvc MultiPoint Lock Sticking | 11/4/2007 |
Q: I have a uPvc door with a Mila Multipoint lock. It opens and closes OK. But it is very difficult ...
A: Halden, From your description, it sounds like you need to check the alignment on the door. Check ...
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| Lost Keys | 11/3/2007 |
Q: Somehow, we have lost the keys to our EMCO storm door. We do have the serial number. Can we have ...
A: Roxanne, Depending on the serial you might be able to provie it to a locksmith company. You can ...
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| Honda Door Lock Issue | 10/9/2007 |
Q: First, thank you for taking the time to review my question. I own a 2003 Honda Civic and the driver ...
A: Eric, Your best bet is to take your car to a locksmith or the dealer to investigate the lock and ...
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| Pool area lock for hotel | 10/8/2007 |
Q: I need to purchase a lock for a pool/spa area gate that locks form the outside and can be easily ...
A: You can look at the cal royal brand or the S. Parker brand. Either one has plenty of locks that meet ...
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| how can a copy this key?? | 10/3/2007 |
Q: ..is there a way to make an impression of a car key and have a copy made from that? or do you have ...
A: Justin, Yes, you can make a copy of a key from an impression. However it will be very hard to find ...
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| Lost Key | 10/3/2007 |
Q: I have a file cabinet that the key broke off inside. I don't have another key and I don't see a ...
A: Rob, You can visit any locksmith shop with that code and have a key made for your filing cabinet. ...
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| broken lock | 10/3/2007 |
Q: The lock on my front door is the type whereby you pull the handle up first and then lock the door ...
A: Charlotte, I recommend calling a locksmith. From your description, it sounds like the tail piece ...
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| automotive door lock | 10/2/2007 |
Q: I have a 1949 Willys I need door lock keys for.No code on lock.How can I have a key made? THANKS.
A: Andrew, A locksmith can make a key for the lock. You can either take the lock to a locksmith shop, ...
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| Brook National deadbolt lock | 10/1/2007 |
Q: Just moved into a new house and want to change the locks. Front & back doors have a Brook National ...
A: Robert, You put the key in the lock and turn it almost to the locked position. The plate that you ...
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| daycare door | 9/29/2007 |
Q: I work at a daycare for some very curious kids. Our front door lock is broken and we are trying to ...
A: Erin, It is a push paddle for a mortise lock. Quite possible it is from S. Parker manufacturers. ...
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| removing old Schlage double keyed deadbolt | 9/26/2007 |
Q: I need to re-key my house and have tried to remove two old (1960-1975??) double-keyed deadbolts. The ...
A: Hallie, In order to remove the bolts, you need to take off the caps. Find yourself a very small ...
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| Different locks on three exterior doors | 9/24/2007 |
Q: we have three doors leading into our main living area. All three have different locks. I am new to ...
A: Jacqui, Yes, rekeying is the best way to get the locks to all work on the same key. Most locks can ...
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| Lost key | 9/19/2007 |
Q: I have cheap 2-drawer lateral file cabinet purchased 7 or 8 years ago and I have lost the key to the ...
A: Gloria, If you don't want to hire a locksmith then go to a locksmith shop. What you have is a HON ...
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| Key sticks in Baldwin lock | 9/17/2007 |
Q: We just had a Baldwin lock set installed on our new front door and on our back doors (three key ...
A: Brad, That's exactly what I'm referring to. I would call the individuals who installed the locks ...
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| Key sticks in Baldwin lock | 9/16/2007 |
Q: We just had a Baldwin lock set installed on our new front door and on our back doors (three key ...
A: Brad, Yes this is common. The problem is caused by the tailpiece not tightened all the way on. ...
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| General Lock Question :) | 9/3/2007 |
Q: I am interested in locks, kinda as a hobby, and have a few questions. 1. Is there any such thing ...
A: Cindy: Both Master Locks have 7 depths Toyota Camry depends on the year, but most of them are only ...
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| General Lock Question :) | 9/2/2007 |
Q: I am interested in locks, kinda as a hobby, and have a few questions. 1. Is there any such thing ...
A: Cindy, 1. Yes, there is such a thing as a remote control deadbolt. Is it secure, not really. If you ...
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| Looking for a diagram | 8/31/2007 |
Q: Is there a web site that shows the internal parts of various antique mortise locks? I have a house ...
A: I'm not sure about a website. However go ahead and "CALL" HLFLAKE. you can find their number on ...
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| Double dead bolt | 8/29/2007 |
Q: Trying to remove kwikset double deadbolts to replace with Schlage new ones but want to use the old ...
A: AC, A lot of times, paint glues the locks to the door. If you have already removed all the screws, ...
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| Fair pricing, appropriate action? | 8/28/2007 |
Q: I recently had the lock on the door to my apartment break when I returned home. (Insert key, turn ...
A: Stella, I can not speak for the locksmiths in the bronx, however I can tell you how we do business ...
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| Automatic Deadbolt locks | 8/27/2007 |
Q: Is there such a thing as an automatical deadbolt lock available on the market? The problem is that ...
A: Yes, Consult your local locksmith and they can supply you with a wide variety of options to meet ...
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| spinning lock | 8/26/2007 |
Q: We can't get into our rent house, the key goes in but then the lock spins around- what do we do?
A: Patty, This means the tailpiece of the lock has broken off. If there are no other methods of entry ...
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| BEDROOM DOOR | 8/25/2007 |
Q: MY DAUGHTER WAS PLAYING IN MY BEDROOM AND LOCKED THE DOOR AFTER SHE CAME OUT. UNFORTUNATELY I DO NOT ...
A: Katelynn, You can try a credit card or membership card open the door. You can try sticking a coat ...
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| Every house key copy works except mine | 8/24/2007 |
Q: My mom keeps trying to get me a copy of our house key. But every time we get it copied, the key ...
A: Go to a locksmith shop with a working key. Then make a copy of the working key. Stores like ...
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| 4 door filing cabinet - lock was punched out, locked out | 8/24/2007 |
Q: I am a maintenance worker and an office employee complained about his 4 door filing cabinet jammed. ...
A: David, The bar you were trying to lift up. Grab your screw driver and push that bar down. While ...
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| Upside Down Key in Door Knob | 8/20/2007 |
Q: I have a kwikset door knob and the teeth of the key face down. How is the best way to correct this ...
A: Michael, The easiest thing to do is to take it to a locksmith shop and ask them to flip the ...
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| residential locks | 8/20/2007 |
Q: I am trying to find out if there are any unpickable locks that I can install on the front door of my ...
A: Benjamin, The term unpickable is a myth. Manufacturers will continue to make new lock designs that ...
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| car door lock | 8/19/2007 |
Q: I got up this morning and found someone had broken a key off in my driver side door. It appears ...
A: Take a fishing hook with a barb. Straighten out the hook and insert it into the lock. Catch the end ...
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| KEY DUPLICATION | 8/14/2007 |
Q: I own a condo and there is a "do not duplicate" key to the pools. I have one key but would like ...
A: John, To answer yourNo One. A licensed company will not duplicate a key that has DO NOT DUPLICATE ...
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| Meilink FS-3 | 8/13/2007 |
Q: I was given an OPEN Meilink FS-3 safe. No combination at all. I called Meilink for assistance and ...
A: Lorenzo, No, the factory codes are all different. $39 dollars is cheaper than any company or ...
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| licensing | 8/13/2007 |
Q: i am thinking about a career in locksmithing, but have one question that the internet refuses to ...
A: Rusty, There is no national locksmith license. Licensing is a state by state decision. I can tell ...
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| kw1 key used in ultramax | 8/13/2007 |
Q: something unusual came up on a job today. i went to replace a titan lock that had a key broken in ...
A: Ed, Yes, all the time. KW1 is a readily available key. If a customer requests to have a lock keyed ...
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| New locks for new home | 8/12/2007 |
Q: 1. What is the benefit of a keyed entry and deadbolt on exterior doors? 2. Is Grade I security ...
A: Kris, 1. I actually advise against having a keyed entry on an exterior door. I highly recommend ...
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| locked keys in car.. | 8/11/2007 |
Q: i locked the keys inside of my 1993 Honda CRX.. the inside door handle pulls horizontally, so i was ...
A: Ian, Unfortunately, I can not give details, confirm or instruct, on how to open vehicles on the ...
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| insurance | 8/8/2007 |
Q: I am told that the insurance to start a locksmithing business for myself, is astronomical is this ...
A: When we first started out, our insurance was only $500 a year. That was with Allstate. Now that we ...
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| Igniton | 8/6/2007 |
Q: My daughter stuck a bobby pin(loop side in) in my ignition of a 98' plymouth Sv. Voy. It is ...
A: Ronni, Before any further damage is caused. Call a locksmith. 90% of the time, the bobby pin can ...
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| Dead bolt locks | 8/5/2007 |
Q: I recently changed the locks on two of the five doors in my home. One was a dead bold lock and the ...
A: John, Yes. Call a locksmith and ask them how much they will charge you to "re-key" your locks. Let ...
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| ford wafer locks | 8/3/2007 |
Q: I bought a ford 2000 econoline E350 van, and the key works on the ignition and front doors, but not ...
A: You can pry it off if you are careful. Try not to make a crease as you will also have to clamp it ...
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| ford wafer locks | 8/2/2007 |
Q: I bought a ford 2000 econoline E350 van, and the key works on the ignition and front doors, but not ...
A: Aaron, $40 dollars to rekey a lock on a car is really cheap. Here in Houston, the average is closer ...
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| Key | 8/2/2007 |
Q: My name is Jamie. I just lost my car keys to me 1987 Honda. Now that key opened my car door as well ...
A: Jamie, It all depends on where you live. Yes a key can be made for that car with very little labor ...
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| Honda 1998 Driver Door Jam due to Alarm. | 8/2/2007 |
Q: I was googling around and came across the site you have, pretty nice and I liked the questions, but ...
A: Vincent, A lot goes on inside a door panel. It's possible that the lock rods have fallen off. At ...
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| Lost key to my file cabinet | 8/1/2007 |
Q: I have a 2-drawer, wooden file cabinet and I can't find the key for the top draw lock. What should ...
A: Autumn, Either decision is fine. A locksmith can also make you a new key for your filing cabinet. ...
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| Sentry-Safe | 7/30/2007 |
Q: We have a Sentry-safe a3867 model that is digital that i need to know how to change to combination ...
A: Glenn, Sentry keeps the combinations of every safe they sell. You can call sentry and provide them ...
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| 1984 porsche 944 key stuck in ignition | 7/26/2007 |
Q: i have a 1984 porsche 944. the other day i went to go to the store and when i terned the key the car ...
A: Dane, I'm sorry, but this sounds like you have a bigger problem than just the ignition. I would ...
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| door latch installed door closed with no handle | 7/26/2007 |
Q: I was installing a lock set (Kwikset). I installed the door latch and strike plate. The latch is ...
A: Dennis, No problem, since the knobs are not on yet, all you have to do is take a big flat head ...
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| jammed lock - removing door knob | 7/26/2007 |
Q: the cylinder lock on our front door has jammed in the locked position. It has a keyhole on the ...
A: Deb, It sounds like you took out everything you needed to take out. If you have the outside knob ...
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| Drill open a oldsmobile auto trunk | 7/25/2007 |
Q: I am wondering how to drill open a oldsmobile auto trunk lock. I went to un lock My trunk one day ...
A: John, I recommend calling a locksmith to come out and inspect the lock for you. They might be able ...
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| Diebold 177 combination instructions | 7/24/2007 |
Q: Mr. Torres, I have a Diebold safe with a 177 series four number combination lock that I am ...
A: Tony, I haven't done a diebold in a long time. It is quite possible one of the other locksmiths on ...
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| F51 series lock | 7/24/2007 |
Q: We recently purchased a set of keyed locks for our new home and found that none of them allow for ...
A: Jon, You can set the locks to remain always open. You can set it to remain always locked where you ...
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| Lost key | 7/24/2007 |
Q: A side door in my house doesn't open with the same key that unlocks the other doors and its key is ...
A: Max, Here's a good rule of thumb. If you can take the key and insert it into the lock. Then 99% of ...
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| mosler safe | 7/23/2007 |
Q: I have a mosler safe with the dial in the middle of the safe, the dimensions are about 10"x10"x8". I ...
A: Michael, Why would you not want to use a locksmith? A locksmith can open the safe without damaging ...
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| Key Sidedness | 7/23/2007 |
Q: Why is it that car keys are almost always double-sided, but house keys (and most others) are almost ...
A: Andrew, Many years ago, car keys were single sided as well. Through the advancement of technology ...
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| sargent brass door knob set circa 1950's house | 7/23/2007 |
Q: Rico, Re: Sargent 5164 - piece inside door is about 3 1/2 X 4" with 1/2 " depth. The latch was not ...
A: Leona Giovannini, I personally don't have one, but there are manuals that show the insides. I ...
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| am3 space and depth | 7/23/2007 |
Q: I have an nice classic (60's) manual Ilco key machine with a micrometer adjustment. I want to use it ...
A: Dennis, "Go to this website: www.hlflake.com There you will find contact information. Call them and ...
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| push button stuck down | 7/21/2007 |
Q: The push button on a hidden chassis lock is stuck down so the handle pulls off. How do I fix this? ...
A: Tom, Put the handle back on, and insert the key. Turn the key to the locked position and then the ...
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| Double Keyed Deadbolt | 7/21/2007 |
Q: A realtor has told us we have to replace our double keyed deadbolts with a thumb lock. She says ...
A: Tiffany, NO. If you own the home and live there you can have any locks you want. However: If you ...
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| Baldwin lock unlocks when handle turned | 7/20/2007 |
Q: I bought a house with a Baldwin front door handle/lock. There is just one locking mechanism, a dead ...
A: CB, The Baldwin lock is designed to perform this way. The question I have, is how is your 16 month ...
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| Old mosler safe rusted broken fence? | 7/17/2007 |
Q: I have a mosler safe serial 250845 with yale dial lock. Recently had professional safecracker come ...
A: Stacy, Every Safe can eventually be opened with force. However, if the problem is just a rusted ...
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| Stuck key in Segal deadbolt lock | 7/15/2007 |
Q: The key to our Segal deadbolt lock has been getting stuck - most recently we could not remove the ...
A: Helen, Check the back of the cylinder. If there is a screw cap, then you need to tighten it. This ...
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| copying keys | 7/12/2007 |
Q: I have a key that can't be copied with the basic machines (like at an Ace Hardware). Apparently it ...
A: John, Yes! Take your key to a locksmith shop. They will be able to copy it. Never trust those ...
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| Powder Room Door locked from inside | 7/12/2007 |
Q: One of my kids' friends locked our powder room and then shut it. No one's in there, but it's now ...
A: Danielle, Straighten a metal clothes hanger. Use that as the tool to pop the lock. Don't turn or ...
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| saf-d-posit safe | 7/11/2007 |
Q: Is it possible to get a key blank from SAGA International Inc. in Compton, CA? I lost my extra key ...
A: Gary, Go to a different locksmith. Yes locksmiths can still get keys for your safe. If none of your ...
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| 1999 honda civic ignition switch | 7/11/2007 |
Q: I have a 1999 honda civic and the ignition switch need to be replaced. THE SCREW HAS ...
A: Lee, You need to turn the ignition to the on or start position, and then push the retaining pin to ...
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| am3 space and depth | 7/11/2007 |
Q: I have an nice classic (60's) manual Ilco key machine with a micrometer adjustment. I want to use it ...
A: Dennis, Go to this website: www.hlflake.com There you will find contact information. Call them and ...
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| Damaged Ignition | 7/10/2007 |
Q: I recently took my 2001 Lexus IS300 to the carwash. When they returned my car, the ignition was ...
A: Cindy, I can not honestly answer this question without looking at the ignition. However, if the ...
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| Broken key in lock | 7/8/2007 |
Q: I have a key broken inside the lock for an inside the house door. The wind the blown the door closed ...
A: Sawsib, Remove the key from the lock and you will be fine. View some of my recent answers to ...
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| Curious and curiouser . . . | 7/6/2007 |
Q: I'm hoping you can help me with a question about a recent event. My apartment had a keyless door ...
A: Suzy, Sure, in most cases when a lock just spins. The reason for this is a break in the tail piece. ...
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| Extra keys are tempermental | 7/4/2007 |
Q: I have a schlage deadbolt and had 2 extra keys made....they worked fine when I first had them made. ...
A: Sarah, If both keys worked fine and now the are giving you trouble. Then your problem is with the ...
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| Overide key code for safe | 7/3/2007 |
Q: My father has passed, and I have the actual key for our family safe which is a Sentry S3807, but no ...
A: Call Sentry back, and let them know that you "inherited the safe". Let them know that it came with a ...
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| Lori Double Cylinder Lori Deadbolt 1959 cira | 7/2/2007 |
Q: I followed the procedure outlined, took off plate, extended bolt. used 5/64 long allen wrench, every ...
A: Allen, When trying to remove the lock, take a different key that fits in the lock but does not work ...
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| mortise lock | 5/20/2007 |
Q: I am familiar with re-keying kwikset and schlage locks, beacuse I used to work at home depot. I have ...
A: Most mortise locks are actually kwikset or schlage keyways. Once you take off the tail piece with a ...
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| Kwikset entry lockset | 5/14/2007 |
Q: Can't get the inside knob off. I've looked for slots, pinholes along shaft but don't see any. Rose ...
A: Ok I'm with you now. You need to take the whole thing off of the door. Once you have the outside ...
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| Found Key | 5/13/2007 |
Q: My kids found a Lori restricted duplication key in the parking lot by school. How do I find out how ...
A: Dean, There is no way of tracking down a restricted key's owner by the key. Your best bet is to ...
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| 2002 CARAVAN SLIDING DOOR | 5/12/2007 |
Q: MY DOOR LOCK ON PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR IS STUCK IN THE LOCKED POSITION. NEITHER THE ELECTRIC ...
A: Erin, It is possible to use a slim jim on a door without a working window. I would recommend ...
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| Kwikset entry lockset | 5/12/2007 |
Q: Can't get the inside knob off. I've looked for slots, pinholes along shaft but don't see any. Rose ...
A: I'm afraid i'm not completely following you. If you can e-mail a picture I can give you a better ...
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| Lock housing | 5/8/2007 |
Q: I have Harloc brass handles & locks on my doors. I understand they are no longer in business. We ...
A: Tom, Honestly, I don't know about sap, but here in Texas due to the high humidity and temperature ...
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| A Locksmith/Tuff Stuff | 5/7/2007 |
Q: I believe I was ripped off by this company. $200 for a lock-out service, locks replaced with Tuff ...
A: Jennifer, FILE A COMPLAINT! It sounds like you have been taken advantage of by a well known scam ...
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| Deadbolt | 5/7/2007 |
Q: We currently have a double cylinder deadbolt, standard without knobs, and am looking for someone ...
A: Dave, Easy Solution: You can get a decorative handle and install it below the deadbolt. You can ...
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| A Locksmith/Tuff Stuff | 5/6/2007 |
Q: I believe I was ripped off by this company. $200 for a lock-out service, locks replaced with Tuff ...
A: Jennifer, As long as they presented you with the price before performing the work, then they can ...
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| replacing a front door lock | 5/3/2007 |
Q: I am trying to replace our front door lock with a keypad (not a deadbolt). I can take off the plate ...
A: Aliza, Without seeing the lock, it's hard to give directions on what to do. If you would like you ...
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| Deadbolt key will not go in | 5/3/2007 |
Q: Torres, I am having a problem with getting my keys to go in my deadbolt. All keys are doing it. ...
A: Judd, You might want to spray some lok shot into the lock to clean out any debris and lubricate the ...
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| Mosler | 4/17/2007 |
Q: My shop has a single drawer mosler dual-dial safe, problem is, no one at the shop knows how to open ...
A: Aaron, Here's a rule of thumb. If the combination has three numbers in it, then you will use the ...
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| Knob bolt 'frozen' in place | 4/16/2007 |
Q: I have a simple bolt lock in the knob of the door of the room I rent that is stuck in place. To ...
A: Robert, Just jimmy the door open again with a credit card, as you did before. Once the door is open ...
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| Broken knob lock | 4/16/2007 |
Q: I have a simple bolt lock in the doorknob of the room I rent that simply won't turn, nor does the ...
A: Robert, Just jimmy the door open again with a credit card, as you did before. Once the door is open ...
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| help required to disable lock function of doorknob | 4/14/2007 |
Q: Please kindly advise. We lost the key to a storeroom door. As we don't want it to be accidentally ...
A: Adrian, The best and safest way to fix your problem, is to remove the lock and replace it with a ...
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| american security products safe | 4/13/2007 |
Q: do not have combo..... safe is locked.... same ol same ol question......sorry..... What do you ...
A: Chris, Call a locksmith to come open the safe for you. The Sargent and Greenleaf safe dials can be ...
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| Locked out of car | 4/9/2007 |
Q: We locked our keys in a 2006 Civic Honda and had to call a locksmith. I asked him how much it would ...
A: Janet, There is no typical fee for lockouts. It varies depending on location and type of car. ...
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| need a duplicate of medecco | 4/7/2007 |
Q: I have a medecco key that i need duplicated. How can I duplicated it, i have been to home depot and ...
A: Medecco is a key restricted key way. You need to take the key to the locksmith that sold you the ...
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| old mosler 2 door upright safe | 4/6/2007 |
Q: HELP!! we were given this safe and it is locked tons of info on the safe and the dial including ...
A: Call Mosler Safe Company, if the combination has not been changed than the original combination is ...
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| unlock file cabinet | 4/4/2007 |
Q: How can I unlock a file cabinet that has been locked but unable to find a key
A: Paul, Go to google or yahoo video and type, how to pick a lock. There you will be able to find out ...
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| Balwind front door handle with deadbolt | 4/3/2007 |
Q: The outside lever no longer opens our door latch and I am having trouble getting the knob off. I ...
A: Sorry Melody, Without looking at the lock, it is very difficult to give advice on the lock. It ...
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| MOSLER SAFE | 4/2/2007 |
Q: I HAVE A MOSLER 2 HOUR LOCK SAFE DIMINSIONS 26 X 17 X 18. IT HAS 0-100 BLACK DIAL AND WHITE NUMBERS. ...
A: Scott, If the combination has been changed then you will need to call a locksmith to open the safe ...
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| loose deadbolt | 4/1/2007 |
Q: So one day I come home and I notice that the deadbolt or upper lock is loose...at first I tightened ...
A: Jeff, If the lock is loose, the only thing you need to do is tighten the two screws on the inside ...
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| Schlage rekey. | 3/28/2007 |
Q: I have a customer who has brought in 2 schlage storage room key locks. I have the key and have been ...
A: Two words for you: PULL HARD After you turn the key all the way to the right and you feel the ...
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| frozen vehicle doors (not locks!) | 3/25/2007 |
Q: I'm writing to ask what locksmits do when they get calls about frozen vehicle doors ... not frozen ...
A: John, As I am in warmer climate, it will do you no good to get my feed back on a new tool. Go ahead ...
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| seized driver side door lock | 3/25/2007 |
Q: I have a '93 Suzuki Sidekick. The driver side door lock became stuck in the locked position. It ...
A: Wesley, without seeing it, I can honestly only suggest two things. Call a local locksmith to come ...
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| Antique mortise locks | 3/23/2007 |
Q: I have a Norwalk Mortise Lock, the part(lever)that the key hits to push the lock bolt out has broken ...
A: Kim, You best bet is to just stop by any locksmith shop. Mortise locks are the most common ...
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| Safe open....bars out... | 3/22/2007 |
Q: I picked up a Sentry S0491 safe at a yard sale. The people did not know the combination. I was able ...
A: Rick, Your best bet is to call Sentry's Customer service. They can walk you through it over the ...
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| Schlage Commercial lock uninstall | 3/18/2007 |
Q: I just bought a doctor's office and want to rekey the current lock. I have identified the lock to be ...
A: Kevin, You Do Not Take the lock off the door. On the outside lever, the side you insert the key, ...
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| auto/ignition | 3/17/2007 |
Q: my key had a crack for a long time anyways when i pulled the key out the ignition thee other half is ...
A: Chuck, You might want to view some of my old posts regarding this issue. You can invest in a key ...
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| Deadbolt | 3/13/2007 |
Q: The key will not turn the dead bolt on my cabin to gain entry. It is the only way in. How do I ...
A: John, "The only lock smith in the area made a repair to it 6 months aga, but it's back to the same ...
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| Honda Civic Rear Door | 3/6/2007 |
Q: My daughter has a 1996 Honda Civic EX. The driver's side rear door won't open from inside or out. ...
A: Charles, It sounds like the linkage is off from the outside door handle. There are two ways you can ...
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| Deadbolt | 2/20/2007 |
Q: All of a sudden the deadbolt won't lock. It will turn when door is open but won't hit in the hole ...
A: Debi, This can happen for several reasons. 1. Your door might have experienced a dramatic ...
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| GMC Ignition Switch | 2/17/2007 |
Q: I am trying to find information on how to disassemble the switch to repair it. I am new at the trade ...
A: Timothy, There are a few different types of ignitions. I'm not sure about resources. You might want ...
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| general info | 2/12/2007 |
Q: what laws do i need to know.if i want to carry lock picks and want to buy locksmithing tools of the ...
A: Greg, The laws vary from state to state, county to county. In some states locksmith tools are ...
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| Dead bolt stuck-stripped screws also | 2/9/2007 |
Q: Last year we bought a beautiful old home. The other day a key broke off in the deadbolt of the front ...
A: Linda, Take the broken key to a locksmith shop and have it duplicated. With a duplicate key you can ...
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| ignition removal | 2/7/2007 |
Q: We cannot get the broken key out, even a locksmith has not been able to remove the broken part. The ...
A: Erman, I'm sorry to hear your situation. Although, I'm confused, if you had a locksmith out there, ...
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| ignition removal | 2/7/2007 |
Q: What releases the ignition on a 91 Toyota pickup, when the key is broken off down in the ignition?
A: Erman, Unfortunately I can not give that information out here as the answer to it, would allow the ...
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| changeing the combination on a York safe | 2/4/2007 |
Q: I have an old York fire save with an internal vault. Both door are open and I need to reset the ...
A: Ok George, It's hard to come across information on the old York Safes, as they went out of business ...
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| uPVC door lock | 2/2/2007 |
Q: How can I change the lock on a MILA uPVC door? A key lost and I'm concerned about security. Does ...
A: Brian, Just the lock. Open the door and on the side you will see a screw that is at the same ...
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| broken key in lock | 1/30/2007 |
Q: i wonder if you could help me please. there is a key broken in the lock of my bedroom window and i ...
A: Andy, You have a couple of options. 1. You can invest in a key puller set. This is a set of tools ...
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| yale double cylinder locks | 1/29/2007 |
Q: Is Lock-Shot slang for something? I can't find it anywhere, even doing a google search!Yep. It's a ...
A: Stuart, It is spelled LOK SHOT. Manufacturer: Strattec Description: STRATTEC LOK SHOT Synthetic ...
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| yale double cylinder locks | 1/22/2007 |
Q: Yep. It's a mortice lock. And I got it out, took it apart to get to the screw and put it back ...
A: Stuart, A mortise lock that is unlubricated can be a task to rotate. When you have the lock out, I ...
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| key machine | 1/15/2007 |
Q: I AM SAVING UP TO GET A KEY MACHINE(MY FOLEY BELSAW IS WORE OUT). I HAVE BEEN LOOKING AT THE BRAVO ...
A: Depending on your budget there are two machines. High budget: Laser Security Products, makes a ...
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| multiple locks, same key | 1/14/2007 |
Q: I haven't bought the locks yet; is there a brand that you recommend for this? Thanks again.How do I ...
A: Many brands are rekeyable. The two most popular are Kwikset and Schlage, yet many brands can be ...
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| multiple locks, same key | 1/14/2007 |
Q: How do I get 4 locks that all open to the same key? Thanks.
A: Melissa, This is known as re-keying your locks. You can do this one of two ways. 1. Take your ...
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| Schlage Deadbolts | 1/10/2007 |
Q: I have a B663P deadbolt, which is a single cylinder with a classroom option. I would like to change ...
A: For specific model parts, visit: http://professional.schlage.com/ There are full color catalogs ...
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| door knob | 1/10/2007 |
Q: There is a little rounf hole on the side of the door knob to loosen the handle. It seems to require ...
A: Dan, "There is a little round hole on the side of the door knob to loosen the handle" It sounds ...
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| Broken Commercial Lock | 1/10/2007 |
Q: I own a business and it turns out the lock on one of my front doors is broken. The lock will turn ...
A: Sorry for the delayed response, we a currently having problems receiving e-mails from AllExperts.com ...
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| yale double cylinder locks | 1/8/2007 |
Q: My sister has old yale double cylinder locks on her doors. One was stuck open, and I removed all ...
A: Sorry for the delayed response, we a currently having problems receiving e-mails from AllExperts.com ...
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| 1991 Honda CRX key cylinder | 1/7/2007 |
Q: Mr. Torres, My daughter broke the key off in the ignition a few weeks ago. I have a service manual ...
A: Sorry for the delayed response, we a currently having problems receiving e-mails from AllExperts.com ...
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| Schlage door handle | 1/5/2007 |
Q: I saw a tool a few years ago that was made to remove a schlage keyed door handle without the proper ...
A: Scott, I am sorry, but due to the security risk involved, I am unable to give you the name of a ...
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| Kwikset Commerical Lock | 12/29/2006 |
Q: I have Kwikset commercial self-locking lock, used for a laundry room door at one of our properties. ...
A: Sorry without seeing the type of lock and which cylinder removal tool you are using, I am unable to ...
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| door lock 1984 cad. | 12/25/2006 |
Q: driver side door will not open. interior door handle and exterior push button ,will not release door ...
A: If you aren't having any luck with a slim jim, contact a local locksmith. They have special tools ...
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| opening an exterior door without a key | 12/21/2006 |
Q: my grandfather left me property,a house, in California. I have been to the property but am unable to ...
A: You will need to contact a local locksmith. Please only use a licensed locksmith in the state of ...
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| Ford Explorer door locks | 12/21/2006 |
Q: I can no longer open either side doors with the key. I can open the back hatch with no problem. ...
A: It is possible the locks have frozen. In this case, "Do Not Use Graphite." Flood the locks with ...
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| Unknown safe | 11/17/2006 |
Q: I have an unknown safe that I need to open for a customer who owns a restaurant. I don't know the ...
A: Your only bet is to go and visually look at the safe. Get the brand, model number, and serial ...
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| Best Lock | 11/15/2006 |
Q: I am new to the game, in small town BC, don't see much new stuff but have come upon a storeroom type ...
A: Best locks are usually known as IC cores. Ask the owner if they have the control key for the lock. ...
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| safe stuck | 11/12/2006 |
Q: I havee a 7150 sentry safe which I have the combination and the key but it will only turn abour 15 ...
A: Call sentry, and visit them at www.sentrysafe.com If it will no longer open you can drill the safe ...
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| tightening a door knob | 11/11/2006 |
Q: I have a Titan knob set that was getting loose. I took it apart and tightened it but now I can't ...
A: It should just slide on, if it is tight, then tap it with a rubber mallet. However, without looking ...
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| Deadbolt Cylinder Spins | 11/4/2006 |
Q: I have a Kwikset deadbolt on my front door. Outside has the key entry, inside is just a toggle to ...
A: The tail piece has come loose from the cylinder. Uninstall the lock and you will find the tail piece ...
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| Yale doorknob switch out. | 10/31/2006 |
Q: I am currently the Facilities manager at a College in TN. One of our students has broken a doorknob ...
A: On the outside you will find a push pin on the side of the knob. With the knob in the unlocked ...
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| Dead Lock Bolt Stuck | 10/30/2006 |
Q: The deadlock at the top of my back door at turns inside when i turn the key - i can see the teeth ...
A: You can use the screw driver, but you must remove the outside and inside housings of the lock first. ...
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| spindle (?) is stuck | 10/26/2006 |
Q: Torres, I have a modest (a.k.a. nothing expensive/super high quality) doorknob on my front door -- ...
A: It just might be getting old. The door could have swelled up due to water exposure, humidity, or ...
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| master key | 10/25/2006 |
Q: how can I master a key? I work for a property of 240 units and I forgot how to do this. Can you help ...
A: There are many different ways to creat a master key system. To give instructions on one way is ...
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| American Mortise | 10/24/2006 |
Q: I have an Elite electric gate opener that is operated by an installer provided key. I need to re key ...
A: Steve, I am sorry, without looking at the lock, I am unable to give you an accurate answer to this ...
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| Door knob | 10/23/2006 |
Q: I am trying to remove a door knob with a lever handle. To get the plate off, i have to remove the ...
A: Look for a tiny hole on the side of the lever. Inside this hole will be a button that you must push ...
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| Grass stuck in lock | 10/20/2006 |
Q: My son pushed a stalk of field grass into my other son's trunk on his 94 Dodge Intrepid. Now the ...
A: Mark, Do not the back seats fold down on the Dodge Intrepid? If so you can go through the trunk ...
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| depth & spacing | 10/19/2006 |
Q: I was once a member of the Oklahoma Master locksmith association (1992). I learned it to rekey ...
A: Greg, This is public information so I can supply you the info for the KW1 key. Depths: # 1: 329 ...
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| Thumbturn | 10/17/2006 |
Q: I am looking for the inside thumbturn for a deadbolt. I do NOT want to replace the outside ...
A: Many locksmiths carry spare parts from locks they have worked on. You can call a locksmith for the ...
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| how to get door open | 10/13/2006 |
Q: I have a 1996 infinity i30. The drivers side door will not open with inside or outside door handles. ...
A: It sounds like someone tried to open this vehicle with a slim jim. If so they may have detached the ...
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| automotive | 10/12/2006 |
Q: I have a 1996 dakota passenger door is closed i am unable to open it.The outside door handle feels ...
A: How long has it been like this? Did you have your locks or doors serviced. It sounds like someone ...
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| rekeying yale entry locks | 10/10/2006 |
Q: torres, i am presently un-mastering locks and ran across one with all the pins fell out and no ...
A: If there is a key you want it to work for, stick that key in the lock and put the pins back in until ...
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| Career in Locksmithing | 10/5/2006 |
Q: My son is 20yo and would like to go into locksmithing. How can he get started? What training ...
A: Jewel, Which city and state are you in? To answer your questions: Depending on what type of ...
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| Reversing a Key | 10/3/2006 |
Q: How would I reverse the direction of the key insertion so that all "teeth" are facing up. I have ...
A: I need more information. What type of lock is it. What brand is it. etc... Without that information ...
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| removing deadbolt lock | 10/3/2006 |
Q: The bolt portion of my deadbolt lock is frozen in the locked postion; I could turn the key partway ...
A: Go back to the screwdriver method. If it is "so tight" as you mention, this means either the door ...
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| chevrolet trunk lock | 10/2/2006 |
Q: I have a trunk lock in my old 1965 chevrolet and the key will not turn at all. It worked perfectly ...
A: Yes someone could have tampered with the lock, however if you don't visualy see evidence of such, ...
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| Broken key in auto door lock | 10/1/2006 |
Q: I have a key broken off in the door lock of my 1993 Plymouth van. There is approximately one inch of ...
A: Option one is to use a key puller to pull the key out of the lock. Many things can be used as a key ...
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| door wont open | 9/29/2006 |
Q: Whileattempting to slim jim a 200pontiac sunfire I disconnected the rod that opens the door from the ...
A: This is why we don't use slim jims anymore. Make sure the rods are all attached correctly. Instead ...
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| Medeco Patriot Deadbolt | 9/27/2006 |
Q: Recently moved into an apartment with some "questionable" tenants as neighbors. In an effort to ...
A: OK, A medecco lock is one of the toughest locks for a normal person to bypass. However, there is ...
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| my deadbolt jambed in the locked position | 9/25/2006 |
Q: My deadbolt lock from my garage into the house is stuck in the locked(and closed) position. I can't ...
A: There are two main types of deadbolt bolts. Both types open the same way. One either has a hole in ...
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| Old National Safe | 9/23/2006 |
Q: I have an old "National Safe Company Safe" between 110-130 years old. I know that there are contents ...
A: Yes, contact national safe. They have kept records since day one. They will ask you for the serial ...
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| 1980's era Sesamee 4 wheel combination lock reset | 9/23/2006 |
Q: Rico: I have an older model (1980 something) Sesamee 4 wheel combination lock for which I have ...
A: As long as you know the combination to open the lock then you can reset it. Here is how: 1. Unlock ...
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| KEY REPRODUCTION | 9/21/2006 |
Q: I NEED TO HAVE A KEY REPRODUCED FOR MY APARTMENT MEDECO LOCK. I HAVE A SECURITY CARD BUT I DON'T ...
A: Unfortunately we are in Texas and Alabama. I don't have any names of locksmiths in Manhattan, NYC ...
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| Rekeying Kwikset to Schlage | 9/19/2006 |
Q: I have all Schlage entry lever sets on my house and I'd like to buy some Kwikset deadbolts that are ...
A: Unfortunately kwikset and schlage are two different key ways. They are not interchangeable. ...
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| masterkey | 9/16/2006 |
Q: I need to have a 3 level of masterkey.individual key,4 groups of key alike and 1 masterkey to open ...
A: John there are many ways to do a master key system. Your best bet is to call a locksmith and have ...
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| becoming a locksmith | 9/16/2006 |
Q: I wanted to know what the youngest you have to be to become a locksmith. I have always wanted to ...
A: Depending on the state you live in, there may or may not be an age limit. However in every state any ...
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| Mul-t-lock double cylinder home lock (removal) | 9/15/2006 |
Q: I have a what I think is called a double cylinder lock. I require a key to open the door from the ...
A: Sorry for the delayed reply, I have been in the processs of getting married. Stefano, Depending ...
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| Short throw schlage deadbolt | 9/14/2006 |
Q: I bought a new house last month. On of the exterior doors came with a deadbolt that has no key. ...
A: Sorry for the delayed reply, I have been in the processs of getting married. Take the bolt of the ...
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| Kwikset Double Cylinder lock removal | 9/12/2006 |
Q: I just to need to know what part of the lock I am supposed to "pull hard" on? The inside, outside or ...
A: Sorry for the delayed reply, I have been in the processs of getting married. Pull hard on the ...
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| bump keys | 9/11/2006 |
Q: are you in the dallas area - i am a reporter with the cbs station in dallas and we are researching ...
A: Sorry for the delayed reply, I have been in the processs of getting married. We are not in the ...
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| Car Key Identification | 9/11/2006 |
Q: I just bought a new car and I just noticed this silver piece of metal with a few numbers attached to ...
A: That piece of metal can be a lot of things. Yes it could be your key code. It could also be an item ...
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| Aparment Indoor doorknob broken | 9/10/2006 |
Q: I earlier walked out of my roommates room and the doorknob came with me... the other half with the ...
A: So what is your question? If the question is how to open the door, then use a credit card to slide ...
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| Broken stick in car lock | 9/9/2006 |
Q: My daughter wanted to see if she could pick the car door's lock with a stick. Unfortunately she only ...
A: Tom, Tell your daughter not pick a lock with a stick. When it comes to removing wood from a ...
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| Kwikset Double Cylinder lock removal | 9/8/2006 |
Q: I have installed a Kwikset double cylinder deadbolt lock on an interior door. Unfortunately the door ...
A: Pull Hard. If you removed the screws from the interior (two screws), then the lock is ready to ...
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| Removal of a deadbolt | 9/6/2006 |
Q: I purchased a mobile home from someone about 2.5 years ago and it contains a medeco deadbolt on the ...
A: Since each Medeco lock is different, your best solution is to call medeco directly. You can reach ...
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| lincoln continential rear passenger door | 9/5/2006 |
Q: rear passenger door is at a stand still it will not open from out side and I accidently slid the ...
A: Ok this one is a tough one. If your handle on the outside does not work for some time, then the rod ...
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| locks immune to bump keys | 9/4/2006 |
Q: One of our local television stations just had a segment on bump keys. It was more alarmist than ...
A: As you may be aware, I am a member of ALOA, a national professional locksmith organization. Here is ...
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| broken key in ignition lock | 9/4/2006 |
Q: ......broke my key in a Toyota Tercel......removed facia around steering column.....exposing lock ...
A: Bob, (It does not give us the option to CC this message to anyone) A key extractor set will work. ...
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| Lubricating lock mechanism | 9/4/2006 |
Q: I disassembled and cleaned the parts of a Russwin 1940's-era button door lock. It now moves as ...
A: It is smart to lube the parts before you re-install. Do not use WD-40. There is a great lubricant ...
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| how to remove superglue & toothpicks put in the vehicle door locks? | 9/3/2006 |
Q: How to remove super glue & toothpicks jammed into the door locks of a vehicle?
A: The labor involved to scrape our super glue from a lock, is just not worth it. It's much easier to ...
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| broken doorknob lock | 8/21/2006 |
Q: I've been having problems opening the kwikset lock on my storage room door. Today when I tried to ...
A: That little piece of metal that you found is the tail piece to the lock. If the housing has come off ...
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| Mortise style locks | 8/18/2006 |
Q: My boss would like me to replace the locks on the entry doors. Does the lock have to be in a certain ...
A: once you undo the set screws you just turn the mortise cylinders (Locks) counter clock wise. This ...
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| remove a deadlock | 8/15/2006 |
Q: Rico, The lock is a schlage and I cannot find two screws on the face of the lock. Just a little ...
A: Emma, Does the lock have two cylinders (A KEYWAY on both sides)? 1. If it does not, then the two ...
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| remove a deadlock | 8/14/2006 |
Q: We just moved into our home and one of the deadbolts will not unlock on the side door. We have the ...
A: Emma, If the key just turns without results, more then likely the tailpiece of the lock has come ...
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| lost car keys | 8/13/2006 |
Q: I recently lost my only set of keys for my 1972 Chevy Monte Carlo. Is there any way get replacement ...
A: Absolutely. If the dealership is unable to make a key for you using your vin number, then call any ...
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| reversing key insertion | 8/8/2006 |
Q: Rico, How difficult is it to reverse the keyhole so ...
A: Jim, http://www.kwikset.com/Trade/Literature/Resources/Rekeying%20Manual.pdf copy and paste that ...
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| reversing key insertion | 8/8/2006 |
Q: Rico, How difficult is it to reverse the keyhole so ...
A: Is it a deadbolt or a handle/knob? The correct way a key should face is with the "Teeth" facing up. ...
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| broken door lock | 8/8/2006 |
Q: I have a French door with a broken lock. The inset of the lock is 2" and I am unable to find a ...
A: What exactly is broken about the lock? Most locks are versatile. The bolt/latch can be twisted to ...
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| car door lock that is stuck | 8/2/2006 |
Q: I got some stuff out of my carand when I went to shut the door (the back seat passenger door), the ...
A: This is a common problem actually. It is easily fixed. While jiggeling the handle use your finger ...
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| removing door knob | 8/1/2006 |
Q: I want to remove the knob on my bedroom door. Right now I have a knob that has no keyhole to lock ...
A: The screws will be on the inside of the door under a removable plate. Take a flat head screw driver ...
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| 85 porsche 944 | 7/30/2006 |
Q: I need to find out how to remove the ignition (key cylinder) from an 85 porsche 944. I know there ...
A: For this questions I'm actually going to refer you to a specialist. His name is Jim Hetchler and ...
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| Deadbolt Lock - Can Remove Key In Locked Position Only | 7/23/2006 |
Q: Mr. Torres: I rekeyed the deadbolt lock on my front door and now I can only remove the key in the ...
A: Raymond, Take the lock off of the door. Turn the tail piece one full rotation away from the frame ...
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| rekeying | 7/5/2006 |
Q: but as it turns out, i have to take it to the whole lock case and cylinder to the lock smith, due to ...
A: A great company for all your locksmith supplies is: Herbert L. Flake You can browse their products ...
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| rekeying | 7/3/2006 |
Q: I am trying to re-key, the back door at my house to match that off my front door. i have done basic ...
A: Depending on the keyway, there are many different sizes. The two most common keyways are kwikset and ...
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| making keys without the original | 7/2/2006 |
Q: I have someone entering my apartment when I am not at home(the best time I suppose). I suspect my ...
A: It is possible! Yes, it is possible that someone has made a mold of your lock to originate a key. ...
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| key machines | 5/30/2006 |
Q: I have a original blitz 1200cmb. what do you recommend for high security keys like vw, bmw keys, ...
A: I like the enthusiasm to learn. I will do my best to answer all of your questions now and in the ...
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| PUSH BAR EXIT WITH KEYED ENTRY | 5/18/2006 |
Q: OUR PUSH BAR ASSEMBLY IS BROKEN THE KEY TO THE ENTRY IS LOST. WHERE TO GET THE KEY MADE LATCH IS ...
A: If you lost the key to your lock, there are a few options you can do. The lock comes off the door ...
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| Automotive | 5/15/2006 |
Q: I have a 2001 Ford Escape that the key just stopped working in the ignition cylinder. One moment the ...
A: You have a broken wafer! Inside your ignition are several gold or silver flat pieces of metal ...
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| Broken key | 5/13/2006 |
Q: My son has almost half of his key broken off in the ignition of his 1983 ford Probe. You can not see ...
A: If you can not see the key then it is very difficult to remove. SOLUTION 1: Call more locksmiths ...
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| Door lock repair | 5/4/2006 |
Q: I have an exterior door with a Dexter lock that I am having trouble with. When I shut the door, the ...
A: Which model of Dexter lock do you have? Even with the door open you can not retract the bolt? Can ...
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| Nissan '99 locking itself | 5/1/2006 |
Q: How does the locks mechanism work for this car? Since it is locking by itself I believe that is this ...
A: Many of the newer cars including the 99 models actually lock themselves. If you turn off the ...
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