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by Lvcondo » 30 May 2016 17:04
Hello, first time post. I'm somewhat of an amateur lock picker. I have a midsize set that I used to use for work to open padlocks but nothing more than that. My condo has a detached garage with no outside and no windows. My garage door opener is failing to work for whatever reason and I don't want to have to break the door to get in. The attached photo is a picture of the lock. I'm currently trying to figure out how to pick it to turn and release the emergency latch. Any help would be greatly appreciated. http://imgur.com/INxeR1q
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by GWiens2001 » 30 May 2016 17:19
If your picks open padlocks, this should be a breeze.
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by johnb007 » 30 May 2016 17:26
Easier to replace the Garage door opener with a universal garage door remote. If you mess up that garage door lock, while picking it, you're really going to have to break in.
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by Lvcondo » 30 May 2016 17:57
I've tried picking it with several different Tools in my inventory and I've had no luck. I don't want to force it too hard and mess up the door. Most of the padlocks I would open were just master ore similar padlocks on Gym style lockers at an athletic club. I can't use a universal garage door opener because I don't have an access to set the code from the garage door. Is there something I can purchase that would allow me to broadcast multiple codes and open the door that way?
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by johnb007 » 30 May 2016 18:04
You have a garage and the only door to access it is the overhead door? You should call a locksmith, for your safety and ours, since we have no proof that this is your garage.
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