Defiant Locks Rekey Instructions
I also saw Defiant and Master Lock models, but hadn't heard of them before so didn't pay too much attention to them. Click to expand. You will notice the difference between Schlage and Kwikset right away and even more as time goes.
About Our Door Lock Re-keying Kit Each CHANGE-A-LOCK® re-keying kit comes with special re-keying tools, instructions in English and Spanish, 2 pre-cut keys, and 6 sets of color-coded pins. Old key is needed to take out lock cylinder plug then new key is used to re-key lock. CHANGE-A-LOCK® re-key kits cannot be used with old key to re-key other locks because the color coded pins match the new key cut. All you may need is a common screwdriver to remove your old lock from the door. NOTE: We cannot match original manufacturer's key code with pins or keys. Note: You must use the keys provided in re-key kit for re-keying. Pins match keys in kit and are not to be used to re-key with any other keys!
KWIKSET SMART KEY® LOCKS Do not use the CHANGE-A-LOCK® re-keying method for the new KWIKSET SMART KEY® lock. If you have a new KWIKSET SMART KEY® lock you can use the keys in the CHANGE-A-LOCK® re-key kit by following the KWIKSET SMART KEY® re-keying method only. Note: Smart Key® lock has a small slot on the left side of the key cylinder slot. Watch Kwikset Smart Key® re-keying method: PLEASE NOTE: BALDWIN®, EMTEK®, & PEGASUS® LOCKS must have the SCHLAGE KEY compatible cylinder and YALE® LOCKS must have the KWIKSET® KEY compatible cylinder for re-key kit to work! SCHLAGE SecureKey® LOCKS Do not use the CHANGE-A-LOCK® re-keying method with the new Schlage SecureKey® Locks. You can use the keys in the CHANGE-A-LOCK® re-key kit to have all your locks keyed alike. However, you will need to have a new 'blue' reset SecureKey(TM) cut to match the CHANGE-A-LOCK® keys.
Schlage® corporation has exclusive control over the new 'blue' reset SecureKey(TM); therefore, we cannot provide them at this time. The 'blue' reset SecureKey(TM) can be purchased at your local home center. NOTE: The Schlage SecureKey® locks have a + above the key slot. Watch Schlage SecureKey® re-keying method.
CAUTION ALERT: CAN'T REMOVE KEY ONCE I HAVE RE-KEYED THE LOCK. If your key cylinder has a screw-off end cap, tighten or loosen one to two notches at a time until you are able to remove key. If this does not work then read about locks which have been master keyed below. Mastered Keyed Lock: Your lock may have been master keyed at one time.
If once you have re-keyed and you cannot remove the key, then take out the cylinder again. You will need to remove the top pins and springs.
There should be 5 top pins of equal length and 5 top springs for a 5 pin key cylinder system. If you have more than 5 pins do not use the other pins then replace the 5 pins and 5 springs per instructions. If you have a 6 pin key cylinder system then replace the 6 pins of equal length and the 6 springs. Our re-keying kits provide both the method and necessary specialty tools for you to re-key your own locks. Customers with more than 6 single cylinders may, at time of ordering, add additional pin sets and/or pre-cut keys which will match the kit ordered. Previous CHANGE-A-LOCK® customers, who want to order additional pin set(s) and/or extra key(s), please email or call toll free (866) 546-2957.
Defiant Locks Rekey Instructions Lock
The $12.95 DEFIANT® (5 pin cylinder system) rekey kit by CHANGE-A-LOCK®, contains everything necessary (except for a common screwdriver to rekey your own Entrance, Single & Double cylinder Deadbolts and Handleset type locks. The kit will rekey 6 single cylinder locks.
Each lock you put a key in is a single cylinder. A deadbolt keyed on both sides would count as 2 single cylinder locks.If you buy 2 or more rekey kits and want them keyed the same please email me at david@changealock.com EACH KIT CONTAINS: Two precut keys, 6 sets of color coded pins for rekeying single and/or double cylinder locks (not exceeding six (6) cylinders). NOTE: To order EXTRA PIN SETS and/or EXTRA KEYS for your rekey kit please click on the desired rekey product list. Detailed step by step instructions in both ENGLISH and SPANISH is included in each CHANGE-A-LOCK rekey kit. All special rekeying tools are included.
Defiant Lock Rekeying Kit
All you may need is a common screwdriver to remove lock from door. This rekeying kit is designed to be used only with DEFIANT® locks which must have the screw-off-cylinder-cap; if you have DEFIANT® lock with a pry off cylinder cap do not use rekey kit. New deadbolts have a cap that looks like a pry off cap and shaft but it has a snap ring below the cap which needs to be removed. Then use follower to place over shaft next to cap and push out cylinder. Instructions for the DEFIANT® keyed lever entrance lock is not available from CHANGE-A-LOCK®. This rekey kit is not designed to work with any other manufactured locks. Note: You must use the keys provided in rekey kit for rekeying.
Pins match keys in kit and are not to be used to rekey with any other keys! NOTE: OLD KEY is needed to take out cylinder plug then new key is used to rekey lock. Old keys can not be used to rekey locks using the CHANGE-A-LOCK rekey kit for the cylinder pins will not work with old key. ALERT: WHAT TO DO IF KEY CAN NOT BE REMOVED AFTER LOCK HAS BEEN RE-KEYED. If your key cylinder has a screw-off end cap, tighten or loosen one or two notches at a time until you are able to remove key.
Defiant Rekey Kit
If this does not work or if your lock cylinder does not have a screw-off end cap then refer to master keyed locks below. MASTER KEYED LOCK: Your lock may have been master keyed at one time.
If key can not be removed once lock has been rekeyed, then remove the key cylinder again using the follower. Remove the follower to let the top pins and springs drop out of cylinder housing. Free music downloads.
If lock has been master keyed you will have more than 5 top pins for a 5 pin cylinder lock system. Refer to the directions on how to replace the 5 top pins of equal length and the 5 springs. Do not use the other pins which drop out of the cylinder housing! If you have a 6 pin key cylinder system then replace the 6 pins of equal length and the 6 springs.
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