Remove Security Door Lock Without Key

How to remove a door lock without a key.

Remove security door lock without key.

That is unless you have a master key system in place. To accomplish this you can either make use of raking or single pin picking. Look for a small set screw at the base of the handle. But there are other methods that can be used to secure a door without a lock such as door wedges and alarms.

Place a door wedge with an alarm under the door to block it. Open the door and look for the latch plate along the door s edge. Remove this screw using a drill or screwdriver. So you lost the key and now you are unable to remove the lock.

Sorry friend the answer is absolutely not. At this point the square tab on the spindle is aligned with the square. Even a shoe or a slipper can work if the gap is large enough. Is it possible to remove the lock to get a key made for it or replace the lock barrel without breaking the lock mechanism.

You need a key as the only way to remove the barrel is to turn the key about a quarter turn which moves the lock toggle flush with the cylinder that allows it to slide out. The reverse spiral teeth dig into the lug nut and spin it off. Block the door from the inside by stuffing a sock or a similar piece of fabric under the door. Simple to replace or change a security door lock without key.

Use the flat head screwdriver to turn the spindle in the center of the door lock cylinder counterclockwise until it stops. Unscrew this plate and remove the latch from the door if possible. So in order to unlock a door without a key you will have to imitate the action of the key itself.