jammed lock

by **tastyfish** » 22 Aug 2004 6:25

the pins in one of my locks has jammed (its a five pin pin and tumbler padlock) i could pick it really easyly untill i took it apart. i managed to pick it once but after that. but now one of the pins refuses to move and and some are jammed up and wont fall down (i dont have the key either). any ideas anyone??

by **Romstar** » 22 Aug 2004 16:14

Okay, I have a few guess right of the bat.

The first guess is that you somehow got some gunk in there.
The second is that you managed to get the top and bottom pins confused.
The third is that you crushed the springs in some way.

In any case, disassemble the lock completely, and check everything again.

Romstar

by **HeadHunterCEO** » 22 Aug 2004 18:32

did you take plug out and reinsert it the opposite direction that it came out?

by **skold** » 23 Aug 2004 3:03

hmm mate the way you explaned it to me .. it sounds like the springs have died, or you got mushrooms, spools or other security pins

by **tastyfish** » 24 Aug 2004 5:35

theres no mushroom or spool pins in it... and i cant take apart the lock untill i can open it and i cant do that untill i un-jam it, but i might hav curshed the pins tho or done something when i last took it apart

by **tastyfish** » 24 Aug 2004 5:36

srry springs not pins... i cant think well typing

by **Hojo** » 25 Aug 2004 4:15

Tastyfish
srry springs not pins... i cant think well typing

Yes...I agree

by **tsteward** » 25 Aug 2004 5:37

How about telling us exactly what brand & model padlock it is. Maybe even post a quick picture.

Regards
Tony Steward
www.locksdownunder.com

by **tastyfish** » 25 Aug 2004 20:05

i would say what model it is but i dont know how to tell... but i do no its a ABUS and it says n; 83/45 on it... arrrg witch one do i look at 83 or 45 blaag

by **skold** » 25 Aug 2004 20:28

its an 83..the 45 is the width of the padlock

by **tastyfish** » 25 Aug 2004 21:20

o... thanks

by **tsteward** » 26 Aug 2004 6:09

The pnly 83/45 I know of is an Abus. I did a google & could only find Abus with this part number.

Look at http://www.eastwaylock.com/Padlocks.htm

Is this your lock?

Tony Steward

by **tastyfish** » 26 Aug 2004 6:33

yep thats it, any ideas on how to open it??

by **tsteward** » 27 Aug 2004 6:22

Well there aren't many options. You really need to get that stuck pin moving.

Wash padlock with kero & dry out completly. then try to pick again. Note you must dry out the lock so as not to cause hydraulic lock with the pins. (assuming you are using a pick gun).

Other than that there are only destructive methods.
Drill plug and replace plug. This is a common plug & most lockys will have one lying around you can have.

regards
Tony Steward

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