Is this lock broken forever?

growse · 13 May 2010 at 23:11

I've got a padlock. I use it to lock up my bike. This morning, it was a bit stiff to unlock and when I finally got the curved bit out, it came out completely. Now I can't get it to go back and lock in. It goes most of the way, but stops on something metallic, and the key won't lock it.

Have I broken it completely? Or am I missing something blindingly obvious?

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Tefal · 13 May 2010 at 23:14

It could probably be fixed but for far more effort than the £3 for a new one

But if you pulled the end out i wouldn't ever trust it again

Andelusion · 13 May 2010 at 23:15

Perfect excuse to invest in a d-lock me thinks :cool:

Munkyman · 13 May 2010 at 23:42

The shackle (curved bit) looks worn so it looks like at least a new one of thise is needed. Most locksmiths would charge a tenner for that so it's probably better to get a new padlock

GhostlyPea · 13 May 2010 at 23:59

I had a lock like that once and it coming out all the way was a design feature, you sure it's not intentional?

- Pea0n

growse · 14 May 2010 at 00:06

It's never come out before.

I would just write it off, but it's a Squire ss65c and they're not cheap. It's only 6 months old as well.

http://www.southern-stronghold.co.uk/acatalog/High_Security_Padlocks.html (although I didn't pay that for it).

GhostlyPea · 14 May 2010 at 00:07

Does it still lock fine though? might be an idea drop drop them an email and see what they say first, or send it back?

- Pea0n

Munkyman · 14 May 2010 at 00:09

growse said:
It's never come out before.

I would just write it off, but it's a Squire ss65c and they're not cheap. It's only 6 months old as well.

http://www.southern-stronghold.co.uk/acatalog/High_Security_Padlocks.html (although I didn't pay that for it).

Lol, thats the company i work for!

The best thing is to take it into the shop and ask for a quote for a new shackle. They should be able to do that for you

growse · 14 May 2010 at 00:17

I didn't get it from there, that was the first hit on google for a place selling it

I actually got it online from almax chains, but they don't have that exact model in stock now. I'll drop them a mail and see what they say.

Amp34 · 14 May 2010 at 00:20

If they say they can't do anything about it get in contact with the manufacturers, i'm sure it should have a 1 year+ warrenty so you should be fine getting it replaced.

(Or they will turn round and say, erm, it's supposed to do that...

)

6thElement · 14 May 2010 at 00:21

Try turning the key as you push it back in.

Hotwired · 14 May 2010 at 00:22

Tried getting it in with the key twisted as far each way as possible?

Luke · 14 May 2010 at 10:25

Squire's warranty is normally pretty decent. They may even send out the new version which is what I have. Also from Almax and goes with my Immobiliser IV.
I think none of the people who are suggesting replacing it realise quite what a substantial bit of kit this lock is!

taz488 · 14 May 2010 at 10:47

surely a lock that costs that much has a decent warranty? send the bugger back!

Efour · 14 May 2010 at 11:14

Imagine if they bolt cropped his bike so they could steal the lock :O

Wyrdo · 14 May 2010 at 11:39

Hotwired said:
Tried getting it in with the key twisted as far each way as possible?

Tried this yet? I have a padlock that does this.

growse · 14 May 2010 at 11:58

I think I've fixed it. I dropped the body on the floor whilst the shackle was detached and a ball bearing rolled out. Turns out that there's two ball bearings inside that form the locking mechanism, one on each side of the lock. The bearing that is on the side that doesn't open had fallen out and down into the lock thus preventing the lock closing properly.

I've put it back in, wiggled it a lot, and it seems ok now. Weird though.