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Locks and Latches
Locks and latches are parts of a door. While the latch ensures that the door stays in a closed position to prevent it from opening, lock prevents the door from being opened without a matching key.
2,075 Questions
How do you unlock an IKEA Galant combination lock?
There is no way to unlock an IKEA Gallant combination lock without the actual combination. The combinations are preset prior to purchasing the lock.
How can you open your briefcase if you lost the number to the lock?
Follow these rules to open your briefcase:
1. Set the briefcase on its side with the latches facing you.
2. Dial the three-digit combination on each latch using the serrated metal wheels with the numbers embossed on them. Be sure to dial the numbers one at a time, left to right.
3.Place your thumbs on the two latch buttons and slide outwards to spring open the latches.
4. Lock the briefcase by closing the case, snapping the latches until they click shut, then turning the numeric wheels on the combination locks to scramble the numbers.
What would cause the electronic door locks of a car to operate by themselves?
I think my parents told me it was either a timer or a speed detector. My best guess would be the speed detector because you could leave your car unlocked all night and someone could come and steal your stuff. It hasn't happened to me before, but Mom got a little upset when she thought I left the car unlocked even though it was her.
Can you make a lock picking set with 2 paperclips a safety pin and a hair pin?
If you know what you are doing, you can make a lock picking set out of almost any hard metal.
Is there a key for the built in lock samsonite ziplite 360?
I don't think so mine didn't come with a key. I don't know if it really works, maybe just for show.
How do you put a Yale lock on your shed door with out no instructions?
it is fairly easy. look on you tube for full visual instructions but have ready a 32 spade drill bit, screwdriver, hammer and chisel.
Can you change the combination to a locked combination lock?
First of all, you need to unlock it. If you don't know the current combination: it can't usually be changed. Then, you need to set your new combination and lock it. It should then be set.
How do you reset the lock combination of resettable combination lock?
It depends on the make of the lock. Many time you need to know the combination. Sesame locks require a pin that goes in the shackle hole when the shackle is 180 degrees from open. Master combination locks with a scroll combination require a reset key that can only be used when the current combination is known in order to change. Other padlocks require the lock to be open and the shackle turned 180 degrees and pushed down while setting the combination.
Why won't my Mercedes Benz remote key unlock the doors?
There are a couple of reasons:
The battery is dead - replace battery. Some auto parts stores have a remote tester that will show if the remote is transmitting.
The contacts on the fob have a buildup of carbon - open remote and use a pencil eraser to clean the contacts.
The unit has lost its sync with the car. Go to a good locksmith or the dealer to have it reprogrammed.
Or, the remote is broken.
