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Outside cabinet lock won't unlock
Does anyone know the trick?  The key turns but the lock is not releasing.
Susie
2007 MB
Re: Outside cabinet lock won't unlock
Reply #1 –
try a little WD40in the lock.  Else go from the inside, or drill out the lock, just like the locksmith does and replace it.
Rodney
1988 Mid Bath
Re: Outside cabinet lock won't unlock
Reply #2 –
Try pushing in on the door as you're turning it gently.  It looks like the arm has come unfastened from the turning cylinder. 
2000 Front Lounge
Re: Outside cabinet lock won't unlock
Reply #3 –
Chip, you guessed right. I still couldn't get it open this am so stopped by camping world Las Vegas. Bought a new lock but still couldn't get it open. Service manager came out wiggled the key & rattled the door, and voila!  Tightened the screw holding the lock tab - it was almost completely undone 

Very nice & very helpful folks here, in the store and in service area. Simple problem for them. Major problem for me since that was the cabinet with power cords & fresh water hose & I'm facing another couple of nights in the desert. 😅,

Btw, service manager & another couple were amazed that the paint & RV were in such nice shape given that it's an 07. Guess it's a good thing I got it washed  & waxed before I left CA.
Susie
2007 MB
Re: Outside cabinet lock won't unlock
Reply #4 –
When you're hanging around the campfire waiting for the prime rib to finish cooking (!) take a look at all the other locker locks, too. A dab of lowest-level Loctite (purple if you can find it, blue -- sparingly -- if you can't) will keep them in place for another 10 years or more.  Disaster averted.
2000 Front Lounge
Re: Outside cabinet lock won't unlock
Reply #5 –
Great idea!  Thanks. I noticed that one of the others is a bit loose too, but it's been raining here for the past couple of days. I'll get to it when it dries out a bit.
Susie
2007 MB