What causes a door latch to not retract?
Misaligned doors caused by expanding wood and shifting foundations are the most common reasons for a stuck door latch. This causes the metal of the latch to improperly retract and catch in the strike. Other causes of sticking door latches include rust and internal component damage. How do you fix a stuck door lock latch that won’t retract?
Is there a latch on the door jamb?
[latch bolt still in door jamb The latch bolt for my exterior door is stuck inside the door jamb. I have removed both door handles, but can’t get the door open to get at the latch plate or strike plate.
What’s the best way to fix a door latch?
Shave off the inside of the strike plate with a rotary tool and a metal-cutting carbide bit. Remove a small amount and test the latch by closing the door. Continue removing metal until the door latch catches.
What should I do if my door latch is sticking?
Identifying a Sticking Door. A sticking door latch might require some lubrication, or it might be jamming against the strike plate on the door jamb. You should first test the door latch to ensure the latch is sticking inside the door and not due to a misaligned strike plate. Turn the knob to open the door and release the knob slowly.
Why is the door lock on my 123 not working?
Secondly, the latch mechanism can fail and the door will not stay shut. There is a part inside the latch that breaks. Finally on some of the later 123 models they used a white plastic part inside to control the door lock function.
Misaligned doors caused by expanding wood and shifting foundations are the most common reasons for a stuck door latch. This causes the metal of the latch to improperly retract and catch in the strike. Other causes of sticking door latches include rust and internal component damage. How do you fix a stuck door lock latch that won’t retract?
Are there any common failures on door latch assemblies?
There are three types of common failures on these door latch assemblies. Although the actual part varies between chassis the basic design and function is the same on almost all models from the early 1960’s up to the mid 1990’s. First, they can seize preventing you from opening the door.