Change Key Lock To Thumb Lock

Jamming the wrong key into a lock or just the repetitive movement of locking and unlocking the door.

Change key lock to thumb lock.

Slide out the cylinder to the key or thumb turn knob side. Although the thumb latch may seem more convenient. A key is sometimes required to change a euro profile cylinder lock because the cam on the lock needs to be in line with the euro lock body to remove from the door. Lock cylinders can also be found in the ignition in most vehicles.

The perfect choice for communal doors that require key free exit at all times the thumb turn lock keeps doors secure from the outside when a key is required to lock and unlock. Change the lock with no key if you have no keys and the euro cylinder retaining screw is removed in the usual way then the euro lock will not slide out as the cam is in the wrong position stopping the euro lock from being removed. Some euro cylinder locks are operated with a key on each side whereas others have a key on just one side with a thumb turn on the other side. Here s an easy diy upgrade to replace your rv compartment locks to quality cam locks that are more secure.

To change a door lock first unscrew the knobs and take them off. Like all mechanisms with moving parts a lock eventually wears out. Starter kits to re key locks can be purchased for 10 to 20 and are usually comprise a simple tool to open the locks and a few spare cylinders to enable you to change keys. How to choose the replacement euro cylinder lock the length of the lock can vary depending on your door so we d recommend measuring your current lock to know the length required in the new lock.

Each kit will re key six locks but you can order extra pins if you need to do more. We used a schlage brand lock for this story. Many rv compartments use the same ch751 keys. Our euro thumb turn lock range is suitable for use on all upvc doors allowing you to lock and unlock the door with a key from the outside or with the use of a turn knob from the inside.

The kit will work on entrance and deadbolt locks and it comes with two keys and all the tools you ll need except a screwdriver. But keep your current keys you ll need them to remove the cylinder. Watch our step by step video showing how to change a euro lock cyliner with expert advice and top tips to help you complete the job with confidence. If the cylinder catches try turning the key to about 25 on the other side of the key withdrawal position.