Well you could always drill the lock out if you don t want to get a locksmith in.
Sliding door lock jammed shut.
In this video i attempt to open a patio door that has got stuck locked.
If the door becomes even harder to open turn the screw in the opposite direction.
You can buy a whole new door lock latch assembly pretty cheap and they re easy to replace.
Soak your door lock in kerosene for 24 hours if it isn t attached to a door and has been rusted shut.
Most sliding doors have a mechanism called an adjusting screw located at the bottom of the door ends.
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Give the screw a clockwise turn and test to see whether the door slides easier.
Use a file to widen the hole on the strike or remove the strike with a screwdriver and reposition it on the jamb.
If the sliding door on your van is hard to open and close or if it feels like the door of your van is stuck when you open and close it you can fix the stuck door by oiling the rollers.
The mechanics of the lock have broken leaving the top section of the door completely.
Sharply tug the extractor away from the lock to remove the key.
Remove the cover or faceplate.