Sliding Door Won't Open

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NickHH
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Sliding Door Won't Open

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Hi

Looking for some help, the sliding door is shut and won't open. External handle moves as normal but lock does not seem to work anymore , with key or inside knob.

Have removed door card but unsure what I should be looking for.
Would welcome any simple advice as little mechanical experience.

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Thanks Nick
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Re: Sliding Door Won't Open

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Hi try adjusting the cable you have pictured by unscrewing, going (anticlockwise ) the adjuster, say about 5 full turns then try the door, if it works ok remember to tighten the locking nut to stop any future movement . Looks like the adjuster is right in so could be your problem. Good luck with it.

NickHH
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Re: Sliding Door Won't Open

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:ok Hats off to you paperhouselad. Adjusted as you said but have lock nut and adjuster either side of the fitting, unlike above photo and seems to be working.
Thankyou
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Re: Sliding Door Won't Open

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Great stuff :ok

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