You have to remove the handles to see how the small actuator lever enters the latch.
How to fix a slider door lock.
First locate the roller adjustment screws and use a screwdriver to turn the screws counterclockwise.
Sometimes the sliding door may have a latch that works by sliding a small notch up and down.
Your lock is most likely the e2014 or the e2013 shown on my sliding door lock page.
These types also experience the same symptoms as the standard glass door locks.
On the e2014 the actuator lever is at an angle of 45 degrees.
It s an easy fix.
Step 4 finding a replacement finally bring the latch into your local hardware store to find a compatible replacement.
Place the end of a tube of graphite powder against the exterior lock at the key opening.
This sliding glass door lock was not working.
Try applying lubricant such as a petroleum based oil or wd 40 in the area to see if that works.
By shutting your door you can mark the point on the door frame that latch is coming in contact with.
From there you can either widen the hole both of the wood and metal or you can unscrew the strike and re secure it in the proper position.
Squeeze a small amount of powdered graphite into the lock.
Apply a lubricant to both upper and lower tracks to keep the door hardware clean and operating freely.
It did not latch shut.
The fix a short term fix is to move the strike plate to align better with the stuck door latch.
Place the interior side of the door lock frame into the door.
The best way to lubricate any lock is to disassemble it and use an aerosol lubricant to flush away grime and coat the moving parts of the lock.
Usually its the e2014 but the only way to be absolutely sure is to loosen the two screws that hold the handle on.
Tighten the screws with a phillips head screw driver.
Donations appreciated click in upper right corner info circle.
Then remove the door stop at the top of the frame which should be as simple as unscrewing it.
Remove the door from the track.
2 insert and remove the key repeatedly from the.
In addition to cleaning and lubricating sliding door tracks you want to lubricate the door lock.