Removing a Manually Programmed Lock Code - Kwikset

Modified on Thu, 6 Aug at 12:16 PM

Occasionally, during construction phase a lock may have a manually programmed code put in for access. To properly remove this code on a Kwikset lock, please utilize the following instructions:


  1. With the door open slide the black plastic cover on the back of the lock up, as if you were going to change the batteries. Indicated by the green arrow below:

  2. Find the program button, usually located in the center, and larger than the rest of the buttons. 

  3. Press the Program button 1x

  4. Press the Kwikset button on the keypad 1x (seen below):

  5. Enter code to delete

  6. Press the Kwikset button 1x

  7. Re-enter code to delete

  8. Press the Kwikset button 1x

  9. Test that code does nothing


If successful - the keypad will flash green 1x, with 1 beep. 

If unsuccessful - the keypad will flash red 3 times with 3 beeps.

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