Remove the handles including the thru spindle.
Exterior door handle not working.
Many door knob and lockset problems can be corrected before they become so serious that the lockset does not work at all.
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Improperly functioning new door handles have either been installed incorrectly are not the proper fit for your needs or point to the fact that the door handle was not the issue.
Exterior driver side door handle not working.
Use a tool a flathead screwdriver will work to twist within the gap the thru spindle inserts into.
See if this retracts the handle.
If the latch retracts then the handles are not secured to the thru spindle properly.
If the bolt moves but not enough to allow the door to open the mechanism probably needs lubrication.
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4 close the door and try just the external handle.
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5 grease the exterior handle s inside components with white grease spray.
Often a malfunctioning latch assembly or lock mechanism causes the problem.
Hopefully this is a long term fix.
Here we look at repairs for locksets and knobs.
Take the handles knobs off of the door.
3 while opening the door with the internal handle pull out the external handle and the working parts should latch on.
Close the door and test the door handle again.
You will need to address that connection.
This can be in the form of the door not closing the door knob not working or the lock not engaging the strike plate.
After the house settles the door has been used thousands of times or the hinges are just giving out the door knob latch can begin to have problems.
Look for the set screw on neck of the knob between the handle and door.