Kwikset Disaster

The Kwikset Signature Series lock with Smart Key has a potentially fatal flaw. It can randomly re-key itself.

Even after taking the lock out of the door to return it the lock failed to open with either key.

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[pogueslanding]

Can these locks prevent entry from a foot knocking the door out of the jam? Answer: NO!

Not everything needs to be high tech. I drive a Prius and enjoy the convenience of the smart key. Toyota spend years perfecting its technology. Until they get these things right why be a test dummy?

[Intrepidman]

@pogueslanding,

Actually, it does. I have strengthened plate with 3 inch hardened screws fastened to the stud. You would have to be strong enough to rip 4 3 inch screws out of a 2x4. Good luck with that before a leg is broken.

You drive a Prius? Did you know that if the entire lifecycle of the vehicle is taken into consideration (construction, driving, eventual dismantling) that the Range Rover Discovery causes less environmental damage?

[pogueslanding]

@Intrepidman OK so you think your safe? Don't take my word for it, ask your local law enforcement officer how quick they can get through your door, with the information you have given us. No regular door is safe if they want to get in. PERIOD!

As far as that Range Rover of yours goes, it's a gas guzzler. I wouldn't own one, it breaks down often and parts are expensive. BTW I'm a chemical engineer, worked for oil companies for over 40 yrs. so I know how vehicles operate. Keep your fancy lock!

[Intrepidman]

@pogueslanding,

Yeah, they can get through my door if they want to. They had better hope that I am not home. First they will wake my very noisy dogs, then they will be greeted by the homeowner who has more than harsh language to deal with 2 legged varmints.

Oh, I don't have a Range Rover. I have a Suburban. 170K miles and reliable as a hammer. Just had it smogged, and it barely pollutes at all.

[hixen976]

Smart keys have very bad reputation for jamming up, alot of calls i go to one thing i noticed is that every customer that had a jammed kwikset was not using a originally cut key, it was a copy, so i believe using copys that are a lil bit off can cause those wierd pins inside to jump a notch cuasing failure.... fuck you kwikset set and your damn smart keys yea you make us more money but god damn its a bitch to bypass in freezing weather i rather pick it and leave 5 min or less

[tingalls21]

If you want to read about other peoples problems with this lock:

Google Danny Lipford Kwikset smartkey

Over 100 complaints about the same thing, Smartkey simply stops working for no good reason

[tingalls21]

I've been a locksmith over 25 years and YES this lock is potentially dangerous. 

[pogueslanding]

@Intrepidman You win and you seem to have all the answers. Good luck to yah!

[pogueslanding]

@Intrepidman You win and you seem to have all the answers. Good luck to yah!

[tassytoo]

WHAT A DUSCHEBAG!!!! THAT LOCK IS NOT GOING TO KILL YOU!!!!! GET OVER YOURSELF SALMON LIPS!!!