Kwikset Smartkey Rekey Without a operating key tutorial

A tutorial on how to rekey your Kwikset Smartkey lock without having an operating/working key.
We take the lock apart, and take a look at the insides and re program the lock from scratch

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  • @CamFarris
    @CamFarris8 жыл бұрын

    After a local locksmith tore apart my lock and left me holding the pieces (quite literally) and claimed that "nothing could be done", I found your video and had it fixed myself in 10 minutes. Thank you.

  • @Freedom37854
    @Freedom378542 жыл бұрын

    7 years later still best video out there. Thank you for doing it.

  • @elisr8738
    @elisr87385 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this tutorial. After messing up on rekeying my lock and no success contacting customer service, I came upon your tutorial. It took me 3 tries to get it, but i finally rekeyed my lock. Thank you.

  • @reedrobb
    @reedrobb4 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video, saved me from buying another lock. You should note, this video is for DEAD BOLT. I have a Keyed entry knob and had to watch another video to get the lock out. Then this video helped me. Thank!

  • @josephharmon1202
    @josephharmon12022 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! This was exactly what I needed to change out 2 locks in my house (without a key). The steps were very clear, and the video helped me understand. Appreciate you doing this.

  • @winstonsmithreno1
    @winstonsmithreno16 жыл бұрын

    Excellent tutorial! I fumbled a re-key job for a customer and this saved my a**. THANK YOU!

  • @gdanie02
    @gdanie026 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! 🙏🏽 I lost the key to my lock and this just saved me so much time! The only tutorial I found that showed each and every step I needed.

  • @tincat2173
    @tincat21736 жыл бұрын

    This is the best video I found to re-key the Kwikset Smartkey lock! Thank You.

  • @AntiBroke19
    @AntiBroke193 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I messed up on the rekey part for my new lock! An no keys would work. Customer service wouldn’t take it back and locksmith here in my area were charging more then it was worth! Saw your video and said screw it let me try! Only tool I had was a small flat head to fix phones and was able to do it! Life saver! Thank you!

  • @capequipment1325
    @capequipment13254 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your brief and "to the point video". I lost my Key and brought my smart key cylinders to my local locksmith to have them re-key it for me and they told me that it cannot be done because it does not have "pins" like a regular cylinder, so I left. Then I called kwikset customer service and waited more than 30 minutes for someone to answer my call and give me the part number so that I could order a new cylinder with key. During my waiting time I found your video and re-keyed both of my cylinders in less than 5 minutes with just a small screw driver and paperclip. Thank you and keep up the good work!!!!

  • @fuzzyfishnutz4838
    @fuzzyfishnutz48385 жыл бұрын

    This saved me a ton of time and headache after using the rekey tool before really knowing what I was doing. Learned a lot about these little locks thanks to this vid. Nice work!

  • @joshgibbs5076
    @joshgibbs50769 жыл бұрын

    Great post. Thank you. Must watch for all the crusty old locksmiths who haven't learned anything knew in awhile.

  • @mcilh522
    @mcilh522Ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for making this video. I screwed up the rekey process and neither the old key or new key worked. 10 minutes after watching your video I was done.

  • @tompowell4265
    @tompowell42656 жыл бұрын

    Thank-you. I wouldn't have attempted this without these calm and clear instructions. And, yes, I was successful!

  • @blly8325
    @blly83254 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the post. Got me out of jam and saved me from a bunch of headaches !! Great vid, to the point clear and concise 👍👍👍

  • @ljnelke
    @ljnelke6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this tutorial. I was able to easily fit a key to my stepson's Smartkey lock after he had lost the key. Very good instructional video.

  • @lisao3041
    @lisao30417 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, I watched other videos but didn't understand the function of the spring and when to put the key in to re-key, etc. Yours was super detailed. Awesome.

  • @Ritemon
    @Ritemon9 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so very much for sharing your expertise. I messed up one side of a double cylinder lock and this will save me from having to replace it!

  • @DireNeeds
    @DireNeeds6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, man!!! I screwed it up while trying to rekey and this video saved me from having to go buy another!!! Great video!!! Thanks 😀

  • @thebaileyhouse
    @thebaileyhouse2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for tip! You saved me a trip to the store and $50 for a new lock.

  • @taterman320241
    @taterman3202417 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for taking the time to make that video. It has helped me reclaim my previously miskeyed lock.

  • @hazmatt81
    @hazmatt818 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video! Just got the deadbolt installed and screwed up the re-keying part and had no operating key. This video came in handy! Worked perfectly! Thanks!!

  • @saintjoe2253
    @saintjoe22533 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video, helped me fix 2 Weiser Smart Key Handsets that were not working at all! In fact, they work smoother now than they ever did!

  • @JR-pj8pz
    @JR-pj8pz3 жыл бұрын

    Actually this is a really good video. Saved me $115. Thanks a lot man!

  • @MikeKoeniger
    @MikeKoeniger6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much for clear and concise instructions. I followed your directions and they worked the first time. Awesome.

  • @bobmiller85
    @bobmiller853 жыл бұрын

    THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! I didn’t do the re-key process correctly so neither the original key nor the new key would work. I followed the steps in this video and now my new key works perfectly! And I didn’t have to call a locksmith!

  • @ourhealthcarestories
    @ourhealthcarestories7 жыл бұрын

    PERFECT. Saved me $70. THANK YOU.

  • @nancyleman9537
    @nancyleman95374 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, made it possible for saving a lock, well done! You made it look so easy...took me a little longer... Had to start over several times, but your video showed what to look for... thumbs up!!

  • @brabarr7305
    @brabarr73056 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much for this tutorial! I've just repaired my lock today! Excellent job !

  • @47MasoN47
    @47MasoN477 жыл бұрын

    I messed up re-keying my doorknob. Took it to Lowes and they said they didn't know how to fix it. Few minutes with your video and I had it fixed myself. Thanks for making this! Saved me from having to go around to other stores to try to find someone with the resetting tool.

  • @NorsemanLockpicker

    @NorsemanLockpicker

    7 жыл бұрын

    47MasoN47 glad to hear you found my video useful :o)

  • @rollie2531yt
    @rollie2531yt6 жыл бұрын

    I was in a pinch and this video helped me out... you the man! Thank you for making this video

  • @TrunkLidProductions
    @TrunkLidProductions6 жыл бұрын

    Awesome! Bought a brand new lockset someone had returned after failing to reprogram it. Got it apart and rekeyed! Thank you!

  • @Skweetis94
    @Skweetis947 жыл бұрын

    This is a helpful video. I messed up keying it the first time and wasn't sure how to correct it. Now I've got it working again. Thanks.

  • @diiemescobar2655
    @diiemescobar26553 жыл бұрын

    Thanks bro I’m a automotive locksmith & I got one big job for rekey 10 locks like those, you make my work more easy 🤟🏻

  • @authenticvegas
    @authenticvegas7 жыл бұрын

    I messed up one of my SmartKey deadbolts trying to rekey it a while back and was just about to buy a new one until I came across this. Fixed it - thanks!

  • @lisao3041

    @lisao3041

    7 жыл бұрын

    I goofed up the re-keying too! :(

  • @mhcmhcmhc
    @mhcmhcmhc2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much, I had just fixed two locks with key setting failures, now everything works great!

  • @papaflowf2133
    @papaflowf21332 жыл бұрын

    I work at ace hardware and was rekeying for a customer, you just saved my ass thanks

  • @harleydavis99
    @harleydavis997 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot man, very detailed and close up shots. Was able to rekey a lock I had lost the key to very easily.

  • @Chris153758
    @Chris1537588 жыл бұрын

    Very impressive that you figured that out yourself. Great job. If I'd seen this video before I bought the Kwikset Smartkey reset cradle, then I wouldn't have had to buy it. Oh well, it is faster in the field, and I guess I don't have to worry about losing one of those little springs or pins. Thanks for the video.

  • @matt4925
    @matt49258 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the clear and concise video. Perfect description of all internal workings... worked like a charm...A+++

  • @GreenmarkBuilders
    @GreenmarkBuilders5 ай бұрын

    I thought my lockset that didn't have a key was going in the garbage. I can't thank you enough, it literally only took me 10 minutes to fix!

  • @TheRealJoeyToews
    @TheRealJoeyToews Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I messed up the rekeying process and this worked to reset it perfectly! Life saver!

  • @9921yourwong
    @9921yourwong4 жыл бұрын

    thank you. Your calm demeanor made it easy to follow.

  • @anthonybeardsworth5398
    @anthonybeardsworth53982 жыл бұрын

    THIS VIDEO DID THE JOB FOR ME,I AM VERY HAPPY TO HAVE FOUND THE RESCUE FOR MY LOCK!!!!THANKS NORSEMAN

  • @gtheking
    @gtheking Жыл бұрын

    I follow the steps you discrbed. Everything. Thank you for your time and video explanations.

  • @BretWrightSTUFF
    @BretWrightSTUFF9 жыл бұрын

    you sir, are the Ulf Baer of Lock smiths, thank you, Of the 5 videos I watched, Yours was the best.

  • @randallf15
    @randallf15 Жыл бұрын

    Works well! I missed the part that the groove must line up with five pieces, but that's on me. After rewatching this video, I got my Kwikset smartkey reset. Thanks!

  • @Akilles3
    @Akilles3 Жыл бұрын

    I was using the smart key when I dropped the pins too soon before keying the new key, then both didn't work. Your instructions were a huge help, thank you!

  • @tsmith1729
    @tsmith1729 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much ! Saved me a big headache after losing my keys.

  • @raymondhill8222
    @raymondhill82224 жыл бұрын

    Excellent tutorial! Worked like a charm, and was so easy, even without the shim! Thanks for saving me big $$.

  • @Slow_Hand_Path
    @Slow_Hand_Path3 жыл бұрын

    Worked great for me. I bought several door knob sets and accidentally threw out the keys for one of them. This saved me having to order a new core. Actually couldn't find a replacement core in the bronze color so I was going to have to install a silver core into a bronze door knob. Lol. Now I know how to handle this issue again. Thanks

  • @jenniferhooper9617
    @jenniferhooper96178 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!!! Your video was very concise and easy to understand. I was able to follow you step by step with my own lock (which failed one day, no reason, no re-keying being done). I've saved your video as a favorite as this is the second SmartKey lock I've had that's failed but I need to have one key for all my doors but don't want to keep buying new locks. Good job!! :-)

  • @StevenIrwin1985
    @StevenIrwin1985 Жыл бұрын

    Bought a brand new deadbolt set and the original operating key that came with it didn’t work at all. This video absolutely did the trick.

  • @Saresale
    @Saresale6 жыл бұрын

    Hello my friend. I'm from Brazil and used your tutorial today. All right! Thank you very much. Alessandro

  • @awdboost314
    @awdboost3142 жыл бұрын

    Great video, thank you . Worked flawlessly

  • @johnnyguinn7641
    @johnnyguinn76417 ай бұрын

    I was able to fix my own lock thanks to your video. Thank you!

  • @melvinmartinez6021
    @melvinmartinez60214 жыл бұрын

    Great video ! Very helpful thank you for sharing. Helped me on a job site and saved me from having to buy a new lock

  • @Casilam
    @Casilam7 ай бұрын

    This worked beautifully! Thanks for sharing! 🙏

  • @jason00794
    @jason007946 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! I fudged up a re-key so no key would work. This helped fix my lock.

  • @dozeydon
    @dozeydon8 жыл бұрын

    Outstanding... Fast and easy. Bailed me out - BIG TIME. Thanks you!

  • @macatk66
    @macatk667 жыл бұрын

    Outstanding instruction, Thank you! ~ Simple, precise and easy to follow. ~ Watched several others, this was the easiest and most concise I found. ~ Greatly appreciate your time in making this available for us!

  • @NorsemanLockpicker

    @NorsemanLockpicker

    7 жыл бұрын

    MacAtk Thanks for those kind words. It makes it all worth it.

  • @Artee509
    @Artee5098 жыл бұрын

    Took me a couple of tries as I am almost in the dark, but worked great!! THANKS!!

  • @farmerforu
    @farmerforu Жыл бұрын

    Worked great. Professional quality tutorial. Thank you

  • @MichaelMike
    @MichaelMike6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks. I've done two locks. This video makes the fix so easy.

  • @shreddymagoo1202
    @shreddymagoo12028 жыл бұрын

    Great video. Step by step with nice close video. Worked like a charm, thanks

  • @ronichoudhury
    @ronichoudhury7 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic, thank you! Moved into a new house and they didn't provide a key for this lock. Just rekeyed it using your video!

  • @VitoOporto3D-WORLD
    @VitoOporto3D-WORLD8 жыл бұрын

    Perfect. If you have a slightly different lock with smaller components, just be careful and follow thru exactly. It works.

  • @flacoo1571
    @flacoo15716 жыл бұрын

    Thank you sooo much!! Easy to follow instructions and short awesome video. 👍👌 got me out of my mess in a few min 😎

  • @DrewGarage
    @DrewGarage3 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely fantastic video! Mine was a little bit different, but your video helped me figure it out. I feel like a locksmith ;-) thank you so much

  • @robertreuss9653
    @robertreuss96532 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for creating and posting this excellent tutorial. It solved my problem (well, one of my problems)!

  • @kmare
    @kmare5 жыл бұрын

    thank you! awesome video. Lost my only smartkey. Used this to rekey whole house to a single WR6 Weiser/Kiwkset key

  • @gsm92104
    @gsm921048 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Great step by step. Saved me buying a new deadbolt.

  • @chrisyerka524
    @chrisyerka5242 жыл бұрын

    Dude! This was awesome! Thanks for the great video!

  • @ThatGuyTomm
    @ThatGuyTomm7 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! I added a new skill to my bag tonight. :)

  • @gelightman
    @gelightman8 жыл бұрын

    Thank you sir.. you just saved me a locksmith bill.... fantastic job....

  • @bmarsh166
    @bmarsh1667 жыл бұрын

    Worked perfectly the first time. Thanks for posting.

  • @saberfire2008
    @saberfire20084 жыл бұрын

    5 years later this video is still making an impact. Thank you so much for posting. My lock just stopped working one day and I couldn't reset even with the bump key or master key. After watching your video I was able to disassemble the lock and reset all the wafer pins. Everything works great now. Thank you! 👍👍👍

  • @NorsemanLockpicker

    @NorsemanLockpicker

    4 жыл бұрын

    Nice to hear you found the video useful.

  • @behramshah4554
    @behramshah45544 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much sir..you are the best..my key got stuck in it and through your video i was able to reassemble it..lots of best wishes to you😊

  • @johnwollman8353
    @johnwollman83534 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot I removed a broken key from a lock and this was the first vid I could find that helped

  • @y2kdano
    @y2kdano4 жыл бұрын

    Best video on here for this! Worked like a charm cheers!

  • @ikesteroma
    @ikesteroma3 жыл бұрын

    This is fantastic. Huge thanks man!

  • @ethanperry569
    @ethanperry56911 ай бұрын

    That was so helpful! Thank you! I really enjoyed that actually

  • @That1guyLink
    @That1guyLink3 жыл бұрын

    Man! I thought I was in trouble when I tried to rekey my lock and it malfunctioned due to operator error haha. But I was able to take it all apart and fix it. So thanks a lot! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

  • @lindaclemens1582
    @lindaclemens15824 жыл бұрын

    My key stopped working on my front door. Unable to rekey the smart lock without it. Was going to drop $40 on the Kwikset reset cradle, with this video the problem was solved in like 15 minutes without spending any cash. Thanks so much for the tutorial.

  • @grapeape3633
    @grapeape36336 жыл бұрын

    That was really easy. Thanks for helping me save my lock.

  • @stsanford
    @stsanford8 жыл бұрын

    Awesome! Thank you so much. This worked perfectly 1st time! Awesome tutorial.

  • @JamesWernicke
    @JamesWernicke8 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the vid! Saved me from buying a reset cradle when I set my key with it only partially inserted.

  • @CarlosAcosta-uw1cc
    @CarlosAcosta-uw1cc3 жыл бұрын

    THANK YOU MAN I JUST RE-KEYD WORKED PERFECTLY!!

  • @drakon32
    @drakon327 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much for this great tutorial. I was able to rekey mine.

  • @HackleSpinner
    @HackleSpinner4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this video. Saved me from having to purchase a new lockset!!

  • @Marinedog0311
    @Marinedog03117 жыл бұрын

    Awesome! Saved me the some time in going back to get a new set!!!

  • @NicholasAarons
    @NicholasAarons9 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic Video Dude Very Helpful & Well Done. Keep up the great work. Nick.

  • @rolandjr7501
    @rolandjr75012 жыл бұрын

    Amazing thank you sir. As a maintenance man this really helped

  • @rsmylie1
    @rsmylie18 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video!!! Helped me out tremendously.

  • @josehuezo9301
    @josehuezo93013 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much you saved me hundreds, you are the best

  • @richcoosa19
    @richcoosa19 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this video, helped me very much. Turned out the reason the lock wouldn't rekey was that is was all sticky inside. WD-40 and this video for the win!

  • @EYE_SPIDER
    @EYE_SPIDER4 жыл бұрын

    This video was very helpful, thank you!

  • @kevinviveros1105
    @kevinviveros11057 жыл бұрын

    thanks. just did this and your video was extremely helpful!

  • @CMDR_Roget
    @CMDR_Roget5 жыл бұрын

    This helped me so much! Thank you!

  • @dwlang001
    @dwlang0019 жыл бұрын

    This was perfect! What could've been expensive was only... frustrating.