How to remove euro cylinder lock without key - replace screen door lock

[@TheWrongMoon]

Absolutely genius, I was about to start drilling out the lock! Had the cylinder out in under 60 seconds. Thanks bud!

[@billshowto]

Glad I could help 👍

[@silviuluca184]

@@billshowto how you'll do if the key it's lostedand the door it's closed?

[@billshowto]

I have another video on how to snap the lock 👍

[@healthwithteamkakadu]

Yeah great advice Bill 👍. As my lock tab was seized up I ended up taking the door off turned it upside down used a small screwdriver and hammer to tap it around to 12 o'clock. Cheers, Keep it up 👍👍

[@billshowto]

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[@dannyking4048]

I think I might have to do this as the gap is too tight to stick anything down it

[@AG-pp7qf]

Excellent! Absolute genius. You saved me a call to a locksmith. Thanks

[@emmaclear296]

I found using a sewing needle pushed through the gap and then I can slide it from both sides to move the pin worked great. Thank you for the tip.

[@rockeysingh8841]

Hi Bill I have not tried it yet but this is exactly the situation I am facing, having lost the keys and getting to the point where the bit has fallen sideways. Now I know that I can use a " shim" and fish around until I have slipped it back into its slot. Many thanks, big guy you are the best.

[@sarwat1913]

I'm excited to give this a go over the weekend. My kitchen door has been unusable for such a long time because I lost the key and locksmith charging over £100!

[@ryw21]

hi bill, nice vid. but i thought id add some extra info for the viewers because reading the comments below iv noticed a lot of mention where people are getting stuck because the cam wont budge. seems you just jumped ahead 1 step from the beginning. the reason the cam wont budge is because these particular viewers are trying to remove the barrel after they have just opened the door- which means that the handle has clicked back and is still clicked back, if so the barrel cam wont turn unless the the handle is in the forward/closed position. plus 1 other tip which is alot easier is under the barrel where the handles screws where , if you look up in the whole you have much better access to the cam and you can use any tool up to the thickness of a normal sized phillips screwdriver to turn the cam.

[@infocmawebline4879]

Fantastic tip on how to remove the cylinder if you have to key

[@ssmith954]

This worked for me without the key, thanks a lot! A bit of WD40 also helped loosen the rotating latch. I used the metal file on a Victorinox Swiss knife to nudge it around.

[@balangovender6012]

Thank you for good video, feel confident to remove cylinder with no key. I appreciate your knowledge shared.

[@oxfordblocksaustralia-dape7170]

Awesome however how does one do this if your door is shut and locked in place? Can’t get to the side screws mate

[@NAFO_Badger_Brigade]

In case anyone else has this question: Just follow the same procedure and once the barrel is snapped out use an Allen key in the gap to flip the levers to open the door.

[@gikiryu]

@@NAFO_Badger_Brigade doesn't work, it won't budge if it is locked. The issue is not with flipping the levers.

[@thebeginingandtheend7289]

Love your work ..simple to the point..what I was looking for as key lost ...brilliant. 5 stars...

[@MrShahid06]

You are a legend. Your video helped me removing the screen door lock.

[@eriktronik15]

Hi Bill. One question..... Were your key hanging on the inside of the door? I don't know about the euro cylinders down under, but the only way( in Europe) what you did is possible is if the key is in the lock in the inside of the door,which kind of defeats the point of the video . in Europe every euro cylinder i own have touched or picked ,the cam will only turn if one side of lock is open, with a key a comb or a pick. The reason I ended up watching your video was because I was researching, trying to make a tool to bypass directly to the cam, I know they exist but I had never seen one, and the reason they exist and I want to make one is , if it is going to take too long or you can't pick it open, the cam won't turn and if the cam won't turn , you cannot change a lock without a key, without force or damage. The one exception I have come across is a company called " Tesa" Where the cam does not stick out in locked position the 8nly thing holding it in is the screw,, when you remove the key the cam is inline with the lock body, I am thankful for this , because Tesa for some reason from all the locks i have tried ,is the only euro cylinder I cannot pick open, they look the same as most of the others , but they do not feel the same inside.

[@agile5849]

YES!!! My experience too. The cam on my lock does not turn UNLESS it is unlocked. I had to drill mine out.

[@daniellemansfield942]

Hey I can get a bobby pin in there but it does budge at all ???? any ideas

[@maricarpayumo5289]

Excellent!!! You explained everything clearly!!!❤

[@staticwolfblogson8154]

Bruz thankyou so much!

[@viciouskinid]

Thanks mate. I used a garbage tie, worked well.

[@aintpulnout6091]

But the little piece inside won't move freely without the key in the lock I know because I tried it 20 secs ago

[@Avadonia]

HOWD you open eventually?

[@aintpulnout6091]

A hammer with the handle fully off a professional widow fitter turned up nd was like wack it down hard so I did haha

[@jasonhunger6027]

Great video - to the point with several options

[@mikeryan6139]

Just the video I needed, thanks mate!!

[@MrBusdriver63]

Thank you Bill, that has answered my Questions.....Happy New Year, mate.....From Australa

[@narralakes]

Thanks! Worked! Appreciate your help.

[@billshowto]

You’re welcome 👍

[@williammacdiarmid6395]

Very straight forward bill. Thanks👍👍.

[@christineallen6275]

Great instructions. Had the barrel out in about a minute! Thanks!

[@WilliamMan]

I have a half euro lock on a patio door without key, it does stick out a bit , around 1cm, will this method still work?

[@paidiy2441]

Bloody legend. I was ready kick my door out. Thanks mate..

[@billshowto]

You’re welcome 👍

[@thecryptobureau6738]

Thanks mate, paper clip was a bit too flimsy but daughters bobby pin worked a treat😅

[@phwualoha1]

Thank you my friend. Give me a call when you ever come to Hawaii! I'll take care of you.

[@andrewgills1306]

Thank you so much! Our sliding door was jammed and we didn’t have a key. Your video worked a great

[@billshowto]

You’re welcome 👍

[@johnweegenaar7314]

Cheers mate you saved me a call out fee for replacing these whitco locks Legend

[@paigeallen2688]

Omg, I almost didn't believe you but it turns out just needed some WD40 as I read in other comments and 30 seconds later... done! Thank you. That's awesome 👌

[@billshowto]

👍👍👍

[@MultiOutdoorman]

Most euro cylinders I've changed have the cam locked and won't budge without a key, or excessive force

[@john5155]

Brilliant Mate, can fix the bugger Lock now.

[@billshowto]

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[@caldeirone]

Superb advice at 2:20 ! Thanks for posting this video!

[@tamimfahiz353]

You are the best of all.

[@ashJayden06]

Simple & easy to follow. Saved me $$! Thank you mate! 👍🏽

[@jamessmith2522]

Thanks, this helped a lot. Wasn't what I needed, but while trying to shim a cam that would not turn it clicked that the lock had to be in the locked position, after which fitting the new cylinder was easy.

[@Jeff_WorkJafari]

That was incredible, thank you... be proud of your short video, you are saving people a TON of time , hope you get lots of views (subscribed!)

[@billshowto]

👍👍👍

[@philippe6888]

Thanks! Quick fix, 5min to pick the tool, 5min to fight it but off in no time

[@staticwolfblogson8154]

Cant like this enough.

[@MarkR-v1c]

Brilliant. Lost my key. This helped

[@sarahtait6616]

Thanks so much, saved money just buying the cylinder. If I can do it anyone can.

[@robob3ar]

I have two cylinder locks ready to replace - none of then have a freely moving cam without a key inserted.. any options? Drilling it out I guess..

[@billshowto]

I have a few videos on how to snap and replace the lock👍

[@AlexN0me11]

When the key is straight, should the black part of the lock be flush or stick out a little bit?

[@Swenser]

I was about to pick the lock. Glad someone is thinking straight enough to guide me to just pick the cam.

[@leevallance6854]

Just used your vid to replace mine. Thankyou

[@billshowto]

You’re welcome 👍

[@lounebin]

hi our screen door is locked shut and we cant unlock it, would this work while its still locked?????

[@keza41]

You're the best mate

[@billshowto]

You’re welcome 👍

[@customsden4987]

worked a treat thanks

[@jackchinproperty]

Thank you.. I almost wanted to use my grinder to cut it.. thanks

[@billshowto]

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[@just_some_bloke]

Legend! Thank you, all sorted now

[@Weedug]

Excellent mate. Thanks for sharing.

[@barberbron]

The man.. thanks Bill

[@danparso1381]

Yes Bro you do fantastic work! thank you so much for your tutorial. You have saved a lot of ppl a few hundred dollars to get some expert to charge them $200 for 20 mins work!

[@donnythompson408]

Your hack worked! 😬 Thank you! 🙏

[@billshowto]

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[@niallod11]

Brilliant tip thanks, got mine sorted in mins 👍👍

[@billshowto]

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[@SmallWebsitesBiz]

Fantastic Bill

[@FLEKUEnyonam-bw7yw]

Thanks a million! You saved my life :)

[@LiquidAudio]

Legend, you saved me!

[@AH-du8ck]

Thanks so much ,ive got to replace a lock with no key.

[@alexderikonja]

You are super star my friend, thank you

[@billshowto]

👍

[@andyo1037]

Many thanks you legend. That was very helpful.🤟👍👊

[@billshowto]

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[@simonadnett6784]

Bill the life saver, thanks for this video it came in very handy today , Simon 👍

[@liambirch6333]

Thanks bro, you saved my about 100 quid on a locksmiths, you got a subscribe from me

[@whipsy]

Anyway to do similar if the screen door is closed and key locked?

[@gerardwebb3832]

hi mate its a really good video on how to remove a euro lock with no key but my problem is i have double doors one opens but the left one has no key and there is a post in the middle so i cant get at the retaining screw any advice would help thanks

[@billshowto]

Hi, I have a video on how to snap the lock which will solve your issue 👍

[@GRIBBO-77]

Big help. Thanks

[@markclaxton8809]

Brilliant idea

[@stevenfitzgerald2414]

Thx very much you saved me a lot of heartache very happy new subscriber

[@hmill27]

Sweet! This video just saved me some serious cash. Thanks bro!

[@billshowto]

You’re welcome 👍

[@Akbardawee]

Brilliant tip, but in some locks it doesn't move even half millimeter without the key. My bad luck the old lock is the same, any other tip please!

[@billshowto]

Watch my video on how to snap the lock 👍

[@wisc7]

Thanks, awesome video, like you said, hair clip worked a treat and was out quickly. just wanted to say thanks like so many others i'm sure you've helped.

[@billshowto]

You’re very welcome, I’m glad I was able to help 👍

[@Keshii_ii]

Thank God it worked. Thank you!

[@billshowto]

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[@chrispack29]

Great video.. worked for me... Cheers

[@zafarkhattak6388]

Thanks bro,... you made my life easy

[@neilrobson2191]

Legend, thanks matey.

[@Joh9785]

I spent ages trying to get the cam to return to the 12 o’clock position, but it just wouldn’t budge. I fixed it in the end by taking the door down off its hinges and turning the whole door itself upside down!! 🤣👍👍

[@antoniogasperini2890]

Well done Bill. Thanks

[@MAdnanKhanaadnankahnn]

Thanks, it worked :)

[@Romerso1]

I could not get a paper clip in. Not enough space. So I hammered a nail flat. That worked however the latch won't move. In the end I had to drill it out with 4 holes at the side of the lock. That was actually not too hard.

[@geoff3012]

thanks heaps yu saved us the cost of a locksmith just $20 for a new barrel

[@quanchyplimp]

This doesn't work on secure style euro cylinders, the kicker can only be moved if the key is present. But I'm curious to try with older cylinders.

[@TheAlamar9332]

Thanks Bill you certainly saved me a lot of stress

[@billshowto]

Glad I could help👍👍

[@thebhumanmovement]

Very helpful thank you

[@khiggins8733]

20 years a locksmith in Europe and I have never seen a pin tumbler euro lock that could be manipulated like that. It seems that this euro cylinder is a disc tumbler version with a loose cam that can move independently of the cores. Maybe it’s specific to this type of screen door used Down Under

[@agile5849]

You are correct. It will not work on any lock I have ever seen. The cam is locked unless the key is inserted. Also , snapping the lock is a fallacy. The barrel normally sticks out only a few mm making it virtually impossible to grip effectively. In addition, the amount that you can move the lock is restricted by the door itself. Looks great in a video where you place the lock in a vice and snap it. In real life, it will not be possible.

[@riskyrulo8263]

You only need 3mm to snap the lock if you have the right tool

[@duppenthalerj]

With our lock a key cannot be fully inserted from the outside when a key is inserted on the inside. If someone left their key in the door then you're locked out. Can I change my cylinder for one which doesn't have this problem?

[@b2empiretv217]

U are the best mann👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿tnx a lot

[@daviddale9217]

Great video Bill and well described.

[@billshowto]

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[@Jozua1976]

Thank you verry much. finnally removed the bad lock!!! 10/10

[@billshowto]

👍👍

[@davidoneill6565]

Very helpful, thanks. I have to do this for my son's front door as he lost both sets of keys (yep, told him he's a muppet). I don't any lock picks so will try a paperclip.

[@michaelduncan79]

Fantastic. Thanks

[@Smash_Moore]

Very helpful and well explained

[@billshowto]

Glad you enjoyed the video 👍

[@wifi2166]

Hey bill, loving the vids. Not sure if you have experience in plumbing, but can you make a vid on how to close and cap a gas line safely?

[@kambrock]

Where can you buy that tool to flip the cam

[@callshakeel]

No it does not work in some locks if the key not there you cant push that metal thing to 12'O clock position cause its stuck to that 11'o clock position. I have failed. Any solutions?

[@stevenbrown642]

What do you do if you cant get to the screw on the inside?

[@tryamukna2123]

I tried with the other door (same cylinder which I had the key), and when key is out, I cannot move the cam thing

[@agile5849]

Unless it is a really old inferior lock you will not be able to move the cam as this video suggests. The manufacturers are not that stupid.

[@lukastdesign83]

FIshing line works the trick too!

[@G2DP]

Hi got a key but the cylinder only come out halfway cant find out why when try to replace it watched all vids cant find a solution ? Any 1 help also key is getting stuck on front side