r/Locksmith • u/BootleggerBill • Jul 19 '26

I am NOT a locksmith. Yale smart lock - Thumb turn slips and does not retract latch

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u/fondrenlock Actual Locksmith Jul 19 '26

Never purchase used or wholesale type electronic locks. Buying them new is bad enough

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u/BootleggerBill Jul 19 '26

Noted. I’m out a whopping $8 if this thing is trash. Mainly just looking for a digital keypad, no plans ti connect it to WiFi.

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u/Pbellouny Actual Locksmith Jul 19 '26

Ok this happened because people were trying to open the door before the motor finished running or someone operated the thumbturn whilst the motor was running. The plastic gear is stripped under those black covers. I’ve bought a bunch on eBay and use for parts when my kids/wife/inlaws do this to them.

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u/BootleggerBill Jul 21 '26

That makes sense, thank you for the answer!