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Sliding door lock jammed.
The mechanics of the lock have broken leaving the top section of the door completely.
If you exhaust the list of quick fixes and repairs to no avail you ll have to call a locksmith or replace a permanently jammed door lock.
For instance if your door lock is jammed due to an accumulation of dirt and grime you can restore it by cleaning it and applying some lubricant.
While you might need to completely replace your lock it s possible you just need to replace the latch.
In this video i attempt to open a patio door that has got stuck locked.
2008 honda odyssey ex l passenger side sliding door is jammed almost shut about an inch short of closed lock appears to work ok fuses are good drivers side sliding door working ok.
These locks are important for keeping your patio doors secure so it s important that you replace yours promptly if it s not working.
However you cannot use the same method if your key is broken in the lock.
From fixing the alignment to lubricating the lock a little work gets your door back in order.
Because sliding patio doors are used a lot it s common for their locks to occasionally jam or break.
A jammed door lock can happen for many reasons including weather and alignment problems.
Fixing a jammed door lock.