Because sliding patio doors are used a lot it s common for their locks to occasionally jam or break.
Sliding door lock jammed.
The mechanics of the lock have broken leaving the top section of the door completely.
Coat your door key with powdered graphite or spray.
While you might need to completely replace your lock it s possible you just need to replace the latch.
Fixing the issue yourself can save you money and many of the issues are relatively quick and easy to handle.
Let s take a look at how to fix a door lock that is jammed.
If you exhaust the list of quick fixes and repairs to no avail you ll have to call a locksmith or replace a permanently jammed door lock.
2008 honda odyssey ex l passenger side sliding door is jammed almost shut about an inch short of closed lock appears to work ok fuses are good drivers side sliding door working ok.
In this video i attempt to open a patio door that has got stuck locked.
From fixing the alignment to lubricating the lock a little work gets your door back in order.
However you cannot use the same method if your key is broken in the lock.
Fixing a jammed door lock.
These locks are important for keeping your patio doors secure so it s important that you replace yours promptly if it s not working.