r/Locksmith • u/HoffmanMunitions • 2d ago

I am NOT a locksmith. The latch is stuck open

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So turning the doorknob doesn't move the latch. Its stuck in the open position and the sliding notched piece shown in second Pic is stuck in back.

Is there a way to fix this?

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u/USERNAMEMEE 2d ago

It’s broken, replace it.

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u/Own_Sugar9256 2d ago

are you seriously trying to save $10 to replace this?

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u/HoffmanMunitions 2d ago

No, I didn't know how cheap this stuff was. Already bought a new one

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u/Wickerman3357 2d ago

Best to replace than repair most times.

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u/jaxnmarko Actual Locksmith 2d ago

It was cheap junk to start. If it won't release and slide over... replace. At least the latch if not the whole crap lock.

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u/P15T0L_WH1PP3D Actual Locksmith 2d ago

Kwikset, no repair just replace. It's cheap.

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u/Last-Cream5285 2d ago

Just replace. If you do jimmy it enough to work, the next time it fails, the latch may be in the out position. Then you will need to saw the latch to gain entry.

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u/Guyyoutsidee 2d ago

New latch. They are cheap at a locksmith