PVC door locking mechanism is jammed PLEASE HELP

[MGAstra]

Hi all,

The locking mechanism on my pvc door has got jammed. I lifted the handle to lock the door, but it didn't feel a smooth as usual. Now I cant open the door.

I think there could be some muck or dirt jammed in the locking mechanism.

Has anybody got any ideas how to release it? I was think of trying to remove the whole door by taking the hinges off.

Thanks in anticipation!

Mark.

 

[Hacman]

This happened some time ago to our PVC door.

I'm an electrician by trade so not a door specialist, however I solved the problem by taking it off the hinges then fiddling about with it. Not done it since anyway.

 

[MGAstra]

I've looked at the hinges but I cant figure out how they are removed. I'm wondering if there is some sort of special tool to get them off?

I think they are called FLAG type hinges

 

[Hacman]

Not sure, ours were a standard allen key type fastening 5mm i think.