How To Fix A Punched Door Lock

My passenger door lock was punched how do i fix it.

How to fix a punched door lock.

This video is applicable to th. Do i have to replace the acuator and e. It is held in by a spring clip and can only go in one way. Remove the door hinge pins and pull back the press board and pour the glue around inside and use a putty knife or a piece of cardboard to get it on the edges.

Insert the back brace strip through the slots where the lock retaining clip was located. Insert the punchplug into the lock holder black side down. Could i just use jb weld and just have that cylinder stuck in place forever then. 1a auto shows you how to repair install fix change or replace a broken damaged worn or faulty ignition lock key cylinder.

If not you ll have to buy a replacment for that as well. The repair is quick and easy. Whats the best way to fix it. At this time if the back of your handle has been broken see also step 9 below 5.

The threaded hole in the back brace is not centered on the strip. If the door is warped use a couple of two by fours and a couple of clamps overnight. Door lock doesn t latch properly when a door latch doesn t click into position it usually means the latch and the strike plate are out of alignment. Wash the excess glue off with hot water the next day and paint any scratches.

Tighten the hinge screws and then try adjusting the strike plate by loosening its screws and shifting it slightly. Estimates are about 350 600 bucks 600 carstar because they have to weld then paint. Repairs range from making minor latch adjustments to repositioning the door. I recommend getting a set of jimmy jammers to prevent it from happening again i ended up putting them in both the front and rear doors as you can pop the door handles out if even if there is no keyhole.

You just have to buy a new door handle assembly and you ll probably be able to use the old lock. Leah demostrates how to repair a hole in a hollow core interior door using low pressure foam insulation and plastic wood putty. The lock usually comes un coded not keyed so you will have to have it coded to your existing key.