Difficulty Turning Key in Swagman Replacement Locking Knob
Updated 10/03/2019 | Published 10/02/2019
Question:
I have a very difficult time getting the lock key to turn once I have tightened the lock. Once I do get it locked it is very difficult to turn the key to unlock it. Is there some trick to this or is the lock defective. I this point I have stopped using it.
asked by: Stuart
Expert Reply:
We have not had any customer feedback with regards to the type of difficulty you're having locking and unlocking the Swagman Locking Knob # P1040, so it may indeed be in need of a replacement. With that being said the key may just need to be inserted a bit more to engage with the mechanism. Try sliding the key in like normal and then give it one more push, wiggling it a bit as you do so, to see if this does the trick.
If this doesn't help at all then I do recommend replacing it with a new unit.
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Replacement Locking Knob for Swagman Original and XP Series Bike Carriers - 2009 and Newer
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