To allow for entry using your original and master keys change the pins in the lock mechanisms in each door.
Rekey master door lock.
Door knobs are held in place with a clip accessed by inserting a wire into a tiny hole.
In rekeying a lock the locksmith removes the pins and springs in the lock cylinder and replaces them with new pins and springs that work with a new and different key.
Rekeying a master lock step 1 push the fine tipped tool included in the kit into the doorknob clip to separate the knob from the door.
If there are screws in the doorknob loosen and remove them with a screwdriver to remove the knob.
Use the key in the kit as the master key.
Learn about the different keying options we offer including keyed different keyed alike and master keyed along with recordable door locks ideal for multi family use where managers can easily rekey locks using a simple change tool in as little as 15.
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Remove the exterior doorknob or lock face.
Insert the pins and reassemble the lock dump out the old pins insert the new key and use tweezers or small needle nose pliers to match the new colored pins to the color code on the special instruction sheet.
Unless a lock is malfunctioning or a totally different style is desired many locks can be rekeyed and kept in service operating as well or better than ever.