Putting A Key In A Door Lock

Insert the pins and reassemble the lock.

Putting a key in a door lock.

Dump out the old pins insert the new key and use tweezers or small needle nose pliers to match the new colored pins to the color code on the special instruction sheet. Insert the keyhole lock key into the keyhole lock. Shut and lock your door from the outside. Insert the straw into the opening of the lock.

Purchase a keyhole lock at your local home supply store. The keyhole lock remains in place and prevents unwanted visitors who may have keys to your residence from entering. You ll pay from 40 to 300 to buy a new door lock depending on design materials and whether it s a simple key in knob lock or a high end lock and handle combo with smart technology features. Twist the key to fasten the metal lock pins into place.

Turn the key so that the keyway slot is in the exact position it was in when you inserted the key. Once the new pins are in reverse the steps to reassemble the lock. This is the correct position for the pin tumblers to align. Get extra copies of the keys to provide to the landlord if you are permitted to go this route.

Remove the keyhole lock key. Guide the straw as far in as you can to make sure you re hitting every part of the locking mechanism that might be sticking with the wd 40. Place the end of the straw into the opening of the lock where you normally insert your key. Push your key in as far as it will go.