Sometimes you can clearly see the misalignment.
Sliding door will not latch.
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When your door doesn t latch the problem may not be with the latch itself.
When a door latch won t catch it s because the latch doesn t align with the hole in the strike plate.
While it is possible it isn t functioning properly or is out of alignment it s also possible that the door hinges are.
If the lock itself still won t slide out you might have to replace the entire locking mechanism inside the door knob.
If not do the lipstick test smear lipstick on the latch and stick masking tape to the strike plate.
Remove the doorknob from the door and clean the latching mechanism.
Oil it once it is clean to ensure it slides smoothly in and out of the lock.
This sliding glass door lock was not working.
It did not latch shut.
If a patio door is difficult to operate won t lock properly or is loose or drafty make adjustments to the roller latch or strike to fix the issue.