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Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Northern (UpState) CA
Posts: 930
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My Kwikset entry locks have that pin in the latch that is supposed to stop the latch from being retracted if they are in the jam - and allow it to be pushed in when the door closes. Well, several of the pins have broken or simply fit into the striker plate with the latch. This allows me to easily use a credit card to jimmy them - faster than a key. I've replaced several - the pot metal breaks too easily. I use the deadbolts when I want to add more than this minimal security. Poorly made locks installed sloppily.
As our neighborhood sees more opportunity thefts we have tightened up security - locking the side gate, keeping the garage doors closed and throwing the exterior and garage deadbolts, sliding glass door pins etc. But I still like the opportunity to open the read garage mandoor doors easily when I don't have the carkeys with me.....
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75 911S Targa - Mine from 2001 until sold to Germany buyer 10/2016
<ALL DIY> Brakes/Wheels '01, Body/paint/restoration 7/04, Suspension 3/07
Engine rebuild - done 7/08 - added 28 tube cooler and SSIs - running strong. Ducktail painted.
2021 MachE, 2012 Outback, 2019 Crosstrek, 2018 Impreza wagon
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