I would like to add another way that just worked for me. 1. Position the suitcase as listed below. You need to look at the spindles of the wheels. 2. Shine a torch at the black wheels, so that you can see underneath the wheels. 3. Now turn the dials one notch at a time. When you see a metal spring, that's the magic number. Repeat for all dials. 4. You can see the notch, look for the spring, the other notches will just look black or plastic. Good luck Full credit to the previous post as it got me looking under the wheels.
This happened to me. I called Samsonite and this is what they sent me and it worked.
The following are the lock picking instructions you requested from Samsonite Consumer Relations.
1. Position the luggage so that the numbers on the wheel are
right-side-up as they face you and set all three wheels to "0".
2. Starting with the wheel on the left, to the right of the wheel,
look into the narrow space between the right side of the wheel and
the body of the lock. Look down into the shaft. (If you have a
safety pin, straight pin, or thin nail file, place that in the
narrow space.)
3. While looking down into the shaft, rotate the wheel slowly. You
are looking for an indentation (a square notch). When you find
the indentation, stop and write the number down. (If you are using
a tool, the tool will fall into the indentation.)
4. Follow the process for the remaining two wheels.
5. Try to open the piece of luggage.
6. If the luggage still will not open, please try the following:
a) If the number on the wheel is over 5, subtract 5 from the
number showing. For example, if the number showing is 8 turn
the wheel to 3 because 8-5=3.
b) If the number is under 5, add 5 to the number showing. For
example if the number showing is 2 turn the wheel to 7
because 2+5=7. The numbers showing on the wheels will be
your combination.
Use the key that came with the suitcase.
The locks are cheap-jimmying them will destroy- you have to use whatever tools necessary and write off the suitcase.
The locks are cheap-jimmying them will destroy- you have to use whatever tools necessary and write off the suitcase.
Use the key provided
How do we open the locked suitcase
The Samsonite Aeris suitcase does not come with a standard lock and key. You must use a code to open it with. The code usually comes with the suitcase when it is purchased.
You should be able to get your Samsonite suitcase repaired in Metro-Manila at any store that sells Samsonite. There are not a lot of stores that will repair a suitcase anymore, most want you to buy a new one.
The American Tourister Suitcase is made by Samsonite. It has a lock that consists of three dials, that form a combination chosen by the owner. If the owner forgets the combination, he can try to pick it open with a safety pin (one can find instructions for this on the Internet) or take it to a Samsonite Repair Center.
A Samsonite Carry On suitcase can be bought from many locations. Either from the manufacturer themselves or from stores that sell luggage such as Target or Macys.
Haven't got the code I assume. Start at code 000 and work your way up. Should be done within 40 minutes, tops.
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Samsonite luggage locks are similar to cheap locks on a gas cap and can be opened with a little time and patience. The only thing you will need for this project is a drill and a 1/8 inch drill bit. Place drill bit inside lock hole and apply plenty of pressure to cut the metal. Once you have reached the core of the lock hole it will disengage the locking mechanism.