Mike at Vauxhall Posted March 16 Report Share Posted March 16 I'm not a locksmith. I have a friend has asked me to ask you lot. He has a 3 point front door lock. (His description). The lock is being troublesome. Can only the lock mechanism be changed, or does the whole lock structure need changing? Thank you Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Davis Posted March 16 Report Share Posted March 16 depends............picture paints a 1000 words Mike at Vauxhall 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkD Posted March 16 Report Share Posted March 16 Need more information really, is the problem with the turning the key part or the lifting the handle part? Does the lock operate correctly whilst the door is open? The cylinder can easily be changed, the main gearbox can be changed easily on most of them. Mike at Vauxhall 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike at Vauxhall Posted March 16 Author Report Share Posted March 16 33 minutes ago, Mark Davis said: depends............picture paints a 1000 words Sorry. I did ask him to send me some photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamparker Posted March 16 Report Share Posted March 16 Lubrication helps (but never ever use WD40). A lot of multi point UPVC mechanisms can be brought back to good as new by being lubricated in the right areas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaky Posted March 18 Report Share Posted March 18 As already mentioned is it the cylinder or the strip? If the door works fine when it's open it likely needs the door adjusting on its hinges if they allow it. If its not then the gearbox or strip needs looking at. If the key is not turning or not smooth when turning its a badly cut or worn key or the euro cylinder is failing. More info needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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