Did you just installed new batteries in your Schlage lock and now it isn’t working? Well, I have been contacted by many users who were facing this problem.
So, I have decided to write a detailed guide on why this happens and how you can easily troubleshoot it yourself.
Let’s begin troubleshooting!
Schlage Lock not working after Battery Change
When your Schlage lock does not respond after changing its battery, it could be due to wrong installation batteries, dirty battery terminals or bugs in the lock firmware.
To fix it, try following steps:
- Check the batteries
- Clean battery terminals
- Factory reset your lock
Check the batteries
Check if you have correctly installed the batteries in your lock. If the batteries are wrongly installed, your Schlage lock won’t work since it can’t get the power.
The most common mistake people make is not properly connecting the battery connector. So, check that out.
Also, make sure that you have installed the non-rechargeable alkaline batteries which are recommended by Schlage. If you have installed lithium rechargeable batteries, it won’t work.
Clean the Battery and Connector Terminals
Check the battery terminals and the connector terminals and make sure that they are clean. You can clean with a dry soft cloth.
If the battery terminals are corroded, you will need to install new batteries, as it is a sign that the battery has malfunctioned.
Factory Reset your lock
The last step is to factory reset your Schlage lock. This will clear all its setting and restore it to its factory settings.
You will also need your lock programming code to reconfigure the lock after it is restored to its factory setting.
The programming code can be found on your lock user’s manual or at the back of the lock.
To factory reset your Schlage lock, follow these steps:
- First, disconnect the batteries from your lock.
- Now, press and hold the Schlage button on the lock for 5 seconds. You need to perform this step 4-5 times.
- Lastly, keep pressing and holding the Schlage button while reconnecting the batteries. When the batteries are connected, release the Schlage button.
Now, reconfigure your lock again using the default programming code.
Conclusion
Occasionally, your Schlage lock might not work after replacing its batteries. When this happens, first ensure that you have installed the correct batteries. Also, clean the battery terminals, or factory reset your Schlage lock.
I hope that after following these fixes, you were able to resolve the Schlage lock not working after the battery change issue.
