Baldwin Lock Cylinder Spins

Remove the deadbolt turn knob assembly and the lock cylinder if the deadbolt won t turn without the key in it.

Baldwin lock cylinder spins. Reinstall the cylinder with the long tailpiece held vertical. This is a cap pin about to shear off. Available in 11 finishes. Starting at 31 38 2 compare.

Baldwin universal backset deadlocking latchbolt for keyed entry baldwin lock sets only. From the inside of the door extend the deadbolt all the way out by turning the slotted screw in the center of the mechanism clockwise with a flat head screwdriver. Baldwin deadbolt latch for estate double cylinder and patio function deadbolts. This video demonstrates how to remove the lock cylinder from a kwikset smartkey entry knob.

The video starts with the knob already removed from the door. Tighten the setscrew s by turning clockwise be. If you have a lock cylinder that spins around 360 degrees or more when you try to lock or unlock it you can t pull your key out or you pulled the cylinder out. Entire lock cylinder turns.

If your key can be inserted all the way into the non baldwin lock it can likely be re keyed to operate with your baldwin key. To determine if your non baldwin lock uses a c keyway a k keyway or other try inserting the baldwin key into your existing lock. They should be in line with the center of the cylinder. Baldwin door latches cylinders spindles strike plates and more.

The key is inserted into the lock cylinder to allow the lock bolt latch to be engaged. A lock is engaged through a series of actions and mechanisms that all depend on each other to function properly. With your key then chances are that the retainer cap pin sheared off. Remove the faceplate if there is one at the door s edge and locate the one or two cylinder setscrews.

Here is what you can do to fix this and. This is fairly common with baldwin and emtek deadbolts. However sometimes a set screw comes loose and the entire lock begins to turn in the door. The tailpiece of the lock is a central feature in this process and it is a prominent part of every door lock.

A cylinder turns when the setscrew s meant to hold it in place become loose or broken. Baldwin estate single cylinder adjustable deadbolt latch. Corrects the symptom where the key will spin without locking or unlocking the lock deadbolt tailpiece installation replace tailpiece on deadbolts and handle sets.