Step 3 spray a suitable penetrating oil inside the lock.
Sliding glass door lock won t latch.
Prime line sliding patio door latch lock.
Open the door and check to see where the petroleum jelly has transferred to the latch on the door frame.
It did not latch shut.
It s an easy fix.
This sliding glass door lock was not working.
Normally a glass sliding door will have a standard pin tumbler variety that can be found in any regular door.
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Unfortunately with these types it is fairly common for debris to get inside and jam the mechanism.
Smear petroleum jelly on the lock itself and close the door gently.
Prime line sliding glass door handle set 3 15 16 in diecast white mortise hook style model c 1204 24 98.
Sliding doors that lead to outside areas usually have more than one lock for additional security.
Insert the graphite pen into the lock and squeeze some lubricating substance into the latch to dislodge anything inside.
Diecast lever operates with most mortise latches.
Examine the top and bottom of the door for extra bolts that need to be released.
If i lock the door and then try to open and close the door a few times it becomes unlocked.
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On some sliding glass door locks the door handles have long screws that go right through the steel mortised lock and there is usually a actuating lever that slides into a rectangular hole in the lock.
If it isn t in alignment with the lock that might be why the lock is not working.
Sliding glass door won t stay locked i found a weakness in the sliding glass door that leads to my back yard.
Prime line sliding glass door handle set 3 15 16 in diecast white mortise hook style model c 1204.
Usually you buy just the mortised steel lock assembly that fits within the door and reuse the old handles and actuating lever.
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The lock is very common its a lever with a hook.
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This is a non keyed handle set that can be keyed.
Attempt to turn the lock.