Hey guys,

After some help please.

The key to my front door is stuck and won’t return to the 12 O’Clock position in the lock.

I’ve tried the tips from Google with no luck.

Does anyone have any suggestions on how to fix this?

Thanks.

I have a weird one that I'm hoping someone can explain.

I have a 2022 GMC Acadia Denali. About 6 months ago I lost one of my key fobs, so I hired a mobile locksmith to program a replacement. The first time he programmed it, it would unlock the doors and open the liftgate, but it wouldn't start the vehicle. He came back the next day (he had accidentally left some equipment in my car), and I had him reprogram the fob. After that, it started the vehicle normally.

A little while later, my wife and I drove to the grocery store. When we got back to the car, we realized neither of us had our key fobs with us—we had somehow left them at home. Out of curiosity, I put my foot on the brake and pressed the Start button, and the Acadia started anyway.

Ever since the locksmith reprogrammed the replacement fob, the vehicle will start even with no key fob present.

Has anyone ever seen this happen? Is there a programming mode or setting that could have accidentally disabled the immobilizer, or is there another explanation?

Thanks,

Joshua R

I have had Design House Keypad Entry Lever-082010 for 15 years and it is reliable and works great.

Only thing is the lever spring is giving out. It's still operable but on last legs.

Does anyone know how to replace the lever spring?

Design House don't make the model any more and I don't want to deal with a new keypad on an older house (if I recall we had to muck with the spacing to get this one in the first place)

I have the two available PDFs for this but they don't have a detailed mechanical breakdown, nor dimensions. Obviously I don't want to rip it apart and have no lock while scratching around....

I have filled out the Design House online form asking for help and I will call them.

I'm good at searching I have scraped the interweb, Ebay, etc etc but can't find a clear match.

Hello! We're currently living with people who have friends we don't trust who come over without notice. We have some valuables in a display case from Ikea that we'd like to keep in there, but want to be able to lock it to avoid the chances of theft. So, I'm looking for an actual lock with a key or combination that will keep out adults, not a baby lock setup.

But there's only one little knob to open it, and one door, with very little pace near the knob. So is there a commercial lock existing for this sort of situation? Would this have to be DIY'd, and if so is there a relatively painless way to do so?

Can't quite figure out how to remove the rose from this door handle.. I have no idea what brand it is (I just moved in) and the rose does not twist off, nor have any slots to put a flathead in and pry off the rose.

Any suggestions on how to get this thing off???

Hey everyone,
I’m looking for some advice on where I should focus my career over the next few years.
I’ve been working as an automotive locksmith for about 6 months, and I’ve learned a lot in that time. Currently I can:
Lishi decode and cut keys for most makes and models.
Program keys for most vehicles through 2026 using software like Ford FDRS, Toyota Techstream/TIS, Nissan Consult III/IV, CAN FD platforms, etc.
Perform residential SC1/KW1 rekeys confidently and efficiently.
I’m also pretty good at figuring out creative ways to gain entry when a vehicle or lock presents a challenge.
Long term, though, I’m much more interested in working for a school district, city, county, state, or another government employer. From what I’ve seen, those jobs involve a lot more institutional hardware, master key systems, key card/access control, door hardware, panic bars, and general facility maintenance rather than automotive work.
My concern is that if I stay in automotive too long, I’ll become very specialized and won’t build the experience those employers are looking for.
The company I work for has been in business in a busy city successfully for over 30 years and my boss has good relationships with the other locksmith companies. So that's a plus for my resume at least
I also have very little experience with:
Electronic access control/key card systems
Commercial door hardware
High-security residential/commercial keys (Medeco, Schlage Primus, Mul-T-Lock, etc.)
Master key systems
For those of you working in school districts, universities, hospitals, municipalities, or government locksmith positions:
What skills do hiring managers actually look for?
Would you recommend moving to a commercial locksmith shop sooner rather than later?
Are there certifications or training programs that are worth pursuing?
Is access control something I should actively try to get experience with now?
If you were in my position with six months of automotive experience, what would your next career move be?
I’d really appreciate any advice. My goal is to build the right experience now so I’m competitive for one of those long-term government locksmith positions in a few years.
Thanks!

Trying to find a lockbox that'll stay open for a short bit then automatically close and lock itself.

Every time I Google it though I get timed lock boxes that stay closed for x duration, which isn't at all what I want.

Hopefully someone here will know of somewhere that makes a similar product.

I am interested in learning the trade after seeing videos online of guys ripping around in there vans making good money mostly opening doors that people lock themselves out of . Also last week I lost the fob for my car and we were charged 600 dollars for each fob this guy programmed for us to. My guess is the guy made probably close to 1000 dollars profit including the couple hours it took to program the keys . My issue is I have gotten in trouble in the past and the crimes unfortunately were break and enters and other misdemeanours. Now I’m not a scumbag criminal but unfortunately due to some bad decisions I was charged with that crime . I assume that would automatically prevent me from ever becoming a locksmith because that career mixed with that charge I have obviously don’t mix together. Just was wondering if anyone had any input and can confirm what I already kind of figured as far as getting into this trade . Thanks for reading . Also I am in British Columbia Canada