Some screen doors have no clearance at all.
Lock on screen door not working.
These locks mount right on the inside of the screen door.
This may be caused by the latch plates.
If the lock isn t getting power hold the lock switch either up or down and then open and close the door repeatedly to see if the lock will work.
If not proceed to the next method.
An improperly functioning latch may be the result of a poorly fitting door.
If it won t lock open the door.
They work fine if you have room between the sliding door and the screen door.
Pry up on it until it comes loose and remove it.
No it s all aligned the latch goes through the hole in the strike plate nicely once the auxiliary bolt is pressed.
Check if the issue persists in safe mode.
Sometimes this just takes patience.
Shut the door and try to lock it.
If it works sometimes you probably have a broken wire.
You have a broken wire.
For other types of problems with door knobs and locks please see repairing door knobs hardware.
Check if it helps.
The lock and strike plate were installed new yesterday.
To do this when door is open you will need to press the deadlatching pin which sits above the main latch next you will need to undo the cylinder retaining screw then insert and turn key to lock position.
If your door key doesn t work right the first and most obvious step is to be sure you re using the right key.
Firstly for a whitco mk ii tasman lock the lock needs to be in the locked position.
Door key does not work.
The lock mechanism may not work simply because the lock is dirty or dry and needs to be lubricated with graphite do not use any type of oil because this will gum up the works.
Tap the end of a chisel under the door stop on the striker side of the jamb.
Check in safe mode and clean boot.
T s possible the door may not be aligned properly now so the latch is missing it s hole.
Sorry that we feel the need to state the obvious assuming that you re using the right key keep working it until it turns the lock.
Refer the link below for safe mode steps.