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Originally Posted by far733
I am able to insert the key into the deadbolt key hole and turn it back and forth, but it is not moving the deadbolt.
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So basically, you're saying that the key turns fine, but it's not moving the bolt. I think most of the folks that have replied missed that point.
It sounds as though the cam attached to the lock cylinder isn't engaging the bolt. There is a stainless steel connecting rod attaching the back of the lock cylinder to the bolt. See the following pics. The first pic shows the bottom, looking up into the handle/lock assembly. That's the lock cylinder at the top. You can see the silver connecting rod running along the metal plate to the right.
This next pic shows the connecting rod where it rests into a socket in a cam that is turned by the lock cylinder. It just sits in the socket and is held in place by a metal plate attached with two short screws. If one of those screws fell out, it would allow the plate to fall away just enough for the connecting rod to pop out of the socket. There's a spring washer around the "D" that the red plastic lock handle connects to. That would be enough to push the plate away and allow the connecting rod to fall out.
Here's another two pics showing the lock disassembled with its innards exposed. The top pic is the way it is "supposed" to look. The bottom pic shows what probably happened to your lock! See how the rod popped out of the cam? Once you locked it, the rod dropped and now it won't pull the bolt. If the rod fell out of the bolt, the key will turn one direction, but only part way in the other, i.e. the connecting rod will hit the opposite side of the housing.
If you've given up on turning the key back and forth and are ready to get medieval on something, here's what **I** would do.
WARNING!!!! This will probably destroy the lock and possibly damage your door!!! You're on your own if you decide to try this. I've never done it, but appears to be the only way to "pick" the dead bolt if the connecting rod has come loose. If the connecting link came lose from the bolt, you might be SOL and should take it to the dealer and let them break something else!
Hold the outer door latch open and wedge or have someone hold it open for you.
Using a 1/2" to 3/4" carbide tipped drill bit, carefully drill a hole through the aluminum housing.
See the red area in the above pic. Don't go too deep...but there's really nothing there anyway.
You'll want to stay in the rectangular section directly adjacent to the lock cylinder/key hole.
Once you drill this area out, it will expose the connecting rod.
Using a pair of forceps or long needle nose pliers, reach in and pull the connecting rod to the right to disengage the bolt.
Replace the ENTIRE door lock assembly...or if you were careful, you might be able to plug the hole with epoxy.
Let me know if you want more detailed pics of the FIC lock.
Good Luck!!!