Front upvc door lock

Question

I have just changed the handle and lock on my front uPVC door but the door won't lock when closed. I tried repositioning the striking plate but it only lock when I took it off. The lock works when the door is open. Do I need the strike plate? Or do I need to replace it?

Pete · Accepted Answer

Hi Ken the keeps on the door frame need moving  or the hinges might need adjusting as the door might have dropped

Sean · Answer

Depending on which part you have replaced (cylinder or mechanism) it could be an alignment issue or the wrong mechanism for the strike plate

Shayne · Answer

It may be that the hooks/rollers are not all connecting into the correct place so the door will not lock it will just need adjusting to the right position cheers.

Sean · Answer

The keeps need to be adjusted. 
A locksmith can reposition the keeps.

Liam · Answer

Hi Ken, the keeps need adjusting, it’s bit of a job but you need to keep at it.

John · Answer

The door or keeps may need to be adjusted slightly.

Shane · Answer

you will need a new striking plate by the sounds of it have you tried lubricating all the locking points

Front upvc door lock

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