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How to open a combination lock?

Asked by Lysa , Last updated: Feb 26, 2024

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L. Hawkes

L. Hawkes

L. Hawkes
L. Hawkes, Teacher, Memphis

Answered Sep 16, 2020

Opening a combination lock can be a bit tricky, especially if you have forgotten your code.

These are the tips that you have to follow to open the lock in no time:

• Turn the dial of the combination lock three times.
• Make sure that you will turn the dial to the right.
• Stop turning when you hear an audible click for the first number.
• Do the same for the next two numbers.
• This might take time, especially if you are not very observant about when the click will sound.

Once you are sure that all three have clicked, you can open the lock easily. There are some combination locks that are harder and easier to figure out, but these are the basic steps to remember.

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R. Barnes

R. Barnes

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R. Barnes
R. Barnes, Analyst, PhD, Clinton

Answered Sep 03, 2020

A lot of people may want to know how to pick locks, but it can be harder to open combination locks.

These are some tips that will help you open a combination lock successfully:

• Place a rope on the loop of the lock.
• You would need to exert a lot of effort on the lock.
• This will help you know which one of the dials is the hardest to rotate.
• Move the dial until you start to hear the right click.
• The shackle should move slowly.
• Once you hear the right “click” on all of the dials, you have already cracked the code.

Once you have cracked the code, you have just opened your combination lock correctly.

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Isabel Mathew

Isabel Mathew

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Isabel Mathew
Isabel Mathew, Software engineer, BS(Bachelor of Science), Austin,Texas

Answered Aug 27, 2020

Combination locks have many uses such as looking a school locker or locking up a bike so that no one can steal it. Before using a combination lock, it is important to know how to open the lock.

To open a lock, follow these steps.

• First, buy a combination lock. They can be bought at many retailers such as Walmart, Target, Staples, and Office Depot.

• On the back of the lock, there will be the combination. Be sure to memorize it before throwing the sticker out.

• To open the lock, turn it clockwise three times

• Then, stop when the marker reaches the first number in the combination

• Turn left to a full turn and stop at the second number

• Then, turn it right until it gets to the last number and you will be able to open the lock.

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