Cheap low quality and mass produced locks often do not come with key codes.
How to identify manufacture of your door lock.
If you re having trouble identifying your door lock type follow these simple steps.
Check for a manufactures stamp on the lock face plate.
Your key code is typically stamped on the face of the lock or key but some manufacturers print them on a key code card with the printed cutting number.
Morticed or on sits on the outside rim what locking mechanisms are on the lock.
In that case you ll have to replace your entire lock system if you do not have a corresponding key.
Genuine kwikset deadbolts have the name kwikset embossed in bolt s face plate on the edge of the door older ones say kwikset right on the faceplate of the lock.
From the different types of locks deadbolts are the ones most commonly used for front doors.
Is the lock on the chiselled into the door.