Euro cylinder key Stuck

[pcarterplc]

Hi Everyone
I need help and advise
Euro cylinder barrel on my double patio doors won't turn to lock and the key is stuck in the barrel and will only turn 2/3 mm in both directions and goes solid likes it's against something
I've tried pliers on the key but in danger of snapping the key, lve removed the euro cylinder barrel securing bolt from the edge of the upvc door but won't slide out
Any advise or solutions would be appreciated

 

[Wayners]

You will know this.
Key won't turn unless handle is lifted engaging locking.
Also some doors won't lock unless you hold handle up.
I've also known doors not lock unless they catch on the side is engaged when door is shut.

Maybe the mechanism that engages has broken so key won't turn whatever you do.

If you can't turn key 45 degrees you can't slide lock out either. Your going to have to start taking it apart I guess

 

[pcarterplc]

Hi Wayners
Yes tried all that you suggested and nothing happens, the key is fully in the barrel but stuck in the wrong position to remove, there's only about 2/3 mm movement on key
The multipoint locking in the edge of the the door is by "avocet"
What's involved taking it apart
I heard of people snapping the barrel or drilling below the keyline to destroy the pins
Thanks
Paul

 

[Wayners]

Yeah drill out lock. Maybe pins have failed jamming up.
Take lock measurements and buy another.

 

[pcarterplc]

Hi Wayners
Yes tried all that you suggested and nothing happens, the key is fully in the barrel but stuck in the wrong position to remove, there's only about 2/3 mm movement on key
The multipoint locking in the edge of the the door is by "avocet
What's involved taking it apart
I heard of people snapping the barrel or drilling below the keyline to destroy the pins
Thanks
Paul

 

[pcarterplc]

Ok I'll give it go tomorrow
Thanks again