How to program a suitcase. How to Set Up a TSA Combination Lock

Usually branded suitcases have instructions in pictures.

And we decided to make it even more beautiful and made for you step-by-step instructions for installing combination locks in the photos!

Combination locks come in different types, but the principle of operation is the same:

1. We set the factory code 000 or the one on which the lock opens, if the code has already been set.
2. We press either a special button, or move or press the button to open the lock.
3. By holding the button pressed, we set a new code.

   Try to set one that you won’t forget, for example, a car or apartment number.

4. After setting the code, press the open button and without closing the suitcase, reset the code and try to see if everything was done correctly.
5. If everything went well, feel free to use it!

And if you suddenly forgot the code, the opening process is described here!

Instructions for setting a code on different types of locks

We've collected all the most popular types of locks... Enjoy!

1st type of locks

2nd type of locks

3rd type of locks

Where to look for the password setup button

Yeah, we got confused and found all possible options for button placement from the brands Samsonite, American Tourister, Ricardo. Other suitcases use approximately the same mechanisms.

American Tourist

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Many modern travel suitcases are available with a special combination lock, one that prevents the suitcase from being opened, which means the theft of your personal property at a hotel or airfield. Many people who bought such a suitcase do not know how to correctly configure the code palace so that it opens only with the code that its owner came up with. You can install the newest code on your travel bag in a couple of minutes.

Instructions

1. By default, suitcase locks are set to the factory settings - the opening code is 000. Leaving the standard code unchanged may be unsafe, so be sure to change it. First, determine what type of palace on your bag is a fixed or hinged one.

2. If the lock is fixed, open the suitcase by setting the factory combination on the combination lock, and then find the lock code lock button, which is traditionally located on its side wall and looks like a button or a lever.

3. Take a thin, sharp object, say a toothpick, and poke the code lock button or slide the lever to the right and up. While holding the button in this position, change the combination of numbers in the lock, and then release the button or return the lever back to the location in which it was. Now your suitcase will only open after the new code has entered.

4. If the suitcase is equipped with a combination padlock, open the palace in advance by turning the metal arc 90 or 180 degrees and press it inward. Hold the metal arc in a depressed position and at this time enter new numbers by turning the dials of the lock. When the required numbers are set, release the lock clasp.

5. Remember the set code as best you can, so as not to be faced with the impossibility of opening the suitcase at the most inopportune moment.

You can write the code in the correct place, and also use the first numbers of your date of birth as the code.

There are situations that require changing the door lock or changing the coding on the lock. Is it possible to change the lock code on the front door without resorting to the help of craftsmen or specialized companies? It turns out that it is allowed. The process is not easy and quite fast. Let's look at this using the example of the German door lock "FORMAT".

You will need

• — instructions for the lock for a specific model.

Instructions

1. Open the front door to the house and close the palace. All actions are performed from the inside of the doors. In order to change the code from the outside, you will have to remove the doors together with the canvas.

2. Enter the code combination that was given to you when installing the lock. Find the code change mark that is marked on the disc. Set the last digit of the code on the label to change the code. Next, insert the personal key all the way into the hole on the door from the inside.

3. Turn the key smoothly ninety degrees clockwise to the “CHANGE” position. After this, begin setting the new code, while the key must remain in the lock.

4. Be sure to write down your new lock code so you don't forget it during the installation process. Turn the dial four times counterclockwise and put the original digital value of the new lock code opposite the mark for changing the code. Set the second digit of the new code by rotating the dial clockwise against the mark three times. Set the third digit opposite the mark to change the code by turning the lock disc counterclockwise twice.

5. Turn the special key to the “INSERTION” location and pull it out. Without any major physical effort, you have just independently installed the latest code palace on your door. If you violate the sequence of actions specified in the instructions, this may lead to the lock being blocked and losing its functionality.

6. If you are not able to carry out a similar operation on your own, invite an expert from a company that provides services of this nature. There are a large number of companies whose priority activity is the installation, recoding and changing of combination locks. In the shortest possible time, lock specialists will determine the type of coding and change the code of your lock, in an atmosphere of complete confidentiality.

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Pay attention!
Your incorrect actions may lead to the lock being blocked.

It is important for every traveler that the voyage is safe. That's why they are very popular now travel suitcases equipped with combination locks, which significantly reduce the risk of theft of personal belongings.

Having ordered such a suitcase online with delivery, you may encounter common problems - you can’t open the combination lock on the suitcase, or you have no idea how to change the code set at the manufacturer’s factory.

1. How to set up a combination lock initially?

If you purchased a new suitcase, it is easy to find out the code. This is usually a three-digit combination "000" , occasionally "111" . That is, if you set all the numbers to zero (or one), you will open the suitcase without any problems.

If you bought a used suitcase (or borrowed it from friends while traveling), then try find out the code lock number immediately , otherwise you may have difficulty opening your suitcase when asked to do so, for example during a baggage check.

2. How to recode the lock on a suitcase?

If you want to change the code on your suitcase, the first thing you should do is determine the type of lock. Take a close look at the lock on your suitcase. Usually they come in two types - mounted and fixed. Depending on the type of combination lock, we can talk about the sequence of actions for changing and setting a new code.

• If the suitcase is equipped fixed lock , then after opening, find the lock button on it, which is usually located on the side of the wall. This or a small lever or an almost imperceptible recess. Then use a suitable tool (screwdriver, scissors, tweezers, etc.) to press the lock button. If it looks like a small lever, then you usually need to move it from the initial position to the final position, for example, from top to bottom or from right to left.

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• While holding the button or lever, set a new digital combination, and only then can you release the lever and close the suitcase. Then immediately try to open the suitcase using the new combination. This way you will be sure that you did everything correctly. Now all that remains is to remember the new password, or better yet, write it down, for example, in the memory of the mobile phone or tablet with which you will go on a trip.
• If your new suitcase is equipped padlock , then you will have to do a similar manipulation, but already with a metal arc. Turn it ninety or one hundred and eighty degrees (the angle usually depends on the model and manufacturer), and the lock should open. Then you can install your own code. To do this, carefully press the arc inside the lock, holding it in this position until you set the desired numbers. And the last movement - release the arc and turn it to its original position.

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3. Select a combination

What to do if you accidentally closed your suitcase and forgot the password? In this case it will be useful number selection method . Of course, not everyone has the patience to go through all possible combinations of numbers, because this can take a lot of time. However, sometimes this method really helps. To do this, set the code to “000” and add one digit at a time to the right, for example, “001”, “002” and so on. Some people find it more convenient to check combinations from highest to lowest number - set the code to “999” and move down. When selecting combinations, listen to specific clicks and check that the lock has not opened.

Almost all modern travel accessories are equipped with combination locks to avoid theft of property and opening of luggage. Sometimes the lock is purchased separately and installed on the suitcase yourself. But in the daily bustle and constant flow of information, a person can completely forget the combination of numbers on the lock and be left alone with a locked suitcase. What to do if you forgot the code on your suitcase? In this case, the traveler must calm down and collect his thoughts in order to find the treasured combination in the depths of his memory. Perhaps this is the date of his birth or other significant numbers. If, after futile attempts, the numbers still do not surface, then you should use the tips given below.

How to open a suitcase if you forgot your password?

The procedure for opening the lock will depend on its type - hinged or built-in. The standard factory settings on all locks are the same and consist of three zeros or ones. If a traveler forgot the password on his suitcase, but did not bother to change it to a new one, then his carelessness this time will play into his hands. He can simply enter the treasured numbers and open the suitcase.

But what to do if you forget the password for the lock on a suitcase that has already been changed? You can try to find the desired combination. This process will take a lot of time, because there are about a thousand options. However, in this case, the lock will be open, but the suitcase will remain intact.

You can scroll the lock wheel until you hear a characteristic click. When it starts to move harder and a slight click is heard, this means that the desired number has been reached. You should repeat these manipulations with all the wheels and try to open the lock.

The built-in type of lock can be opened by looking into the gap between the suitcase and the lock. By shining a flashlight at yourself, you can see the movement of the wheels and the necessary grooves. When they come together, this will be the desired combination.

Technical lock picking

If a traveler has forgotten the password on his suitcase and doesn’t know how to open it, but all gentle methods have already been tried, then he will have to break the lock. Budget suitcases have simple locks that can be opened with a saw or screwdriver. On more expensive accessories, the lock will be more difficult to open. The hinged lock can be sawed using a hacksaw or grinder. The safety device arm is subjected to mechanical impact from the tool and the suitcase opens. In this case, of course, you will have to purchase a new constipation.

Of all the known ways to open a lock if you have forgotten the code, the best is to take your suitcase to a workshop. Experts have their own secrets that help return the locking device and suitcase to the owner safe and sound.

In a fit of anger or an attack of panic, when you forget the code on your suitcase, you should not immediately grab a chisel or grinder - you should first try gentle methods.
A forgotten password is not a lost key. If you concentrate, you can easily remember it.
When setting a password, you should use a combination of numbers that evokes certain associations (significant dates, birth dates of someone close).
You can write down the lock code in your organizer or on your phone.

In any case, if a tourist has forgotten the password to the lock on his suitcase, he should not despair, because, as we know, hopeless situations do not exist. A little ingenuity, a little patience and a little luck - and the coveted suitcase will definitely be opened.

I, like no one else, know that a combination lock on a suitcase is simply necessary. When I was getting ready to go to Germany, my mother gave me a very nice suitcase. It had a combination lock. I decided that I am a forgetful person and that there is no need to change the factory code. When I arrived in Germany, I discovered that my laptop had been stolen from my suitcase. That's why I I highly recommend buying suitcases with a combination lock!

What are the types of combination locks on suitcases?

It turns out that combination locks are different. For example:

• fixed (regular);
• mounted;
• combination locks with TSA function.

How to set a code on a regular lock

To open such a suitcase, you need enter the factory code. Usually this is 000. After the combination is entered, you need to click on the button located on the right. To change the code, the button must be moved in the direction of the arrow. Fix this position. And it is at this moment that you enter the desired code. After this, return the button to its original position. Done, you've changed the code.

How to set a code on a TSA combination lock

This type of lock is opened in the same way as the previous one, that is, by entering the factory code. But you can change the code using sharp object (toothpick, needle). After you have opened the suitcase, insert such an object into the code lock button. It is located on the side wall of the suitcase, above the red diamond. If you did everything correctly, you will hear click. This means you can move the lever up to the right. After that enter the desired code. Return the lever to its original position, thus setting the desired code.

How to set a code on a padlock

To open such a lock, you need find a metal arc. It needs to be rotated either 90 or 180 degrees depending on the suitcase. After you have turned it, press it inward. It is at this moment that you enter the desired code by turning the number dial. Did you enter? Now release the arc. All!

As you can see, everything is quite simple. It's enough to figure it out once. And most importantly, don't forget this code! It is not advisable to use your date of birth as a code.

When planning a trip or trip, each of us thinks about the safety of our belongings and documents that are in our suitcases or bags. The good news is that most of them are produced with special locks, where a mini-security system is installed - a code. All that remains to be done is to understand how to set the code on the suitcase lock.

Even if your suitcase is new, it doesn't automatically mean it has a code that will prevent items from being stolen or opened unauthorized at airports or hotels. Experienced travelers claim that these problems can be solved quickly and, most importantly, effectively. What you need to pay attention to before installing the perfect code:

1. Factory settings of locks on newly purchased bags and suitcases imply the content of a banal combination in the form of three or four zeros. Naturally, it requires replacement. It is imperative to find out which lock is installed - padded or fixed.
2. If you have a fixed lock option, you need to:
   • open the suitcase by dialing the combination set by the manufacturer (000, 0000) and press the button or move it up and to the right (in some cases, a lever);
   • press the lock button (or lever) and, holding it, change the code to the individual combination of numbers you are interested in. When you have finished dialing numbers, release the button. The code is set, and your luggage will be opened only after entering a new version of the digital combination.
3. If your suitcase/bag has a padlock, you must first open it. To do this, a special metal arc on the lock is rotated 90 or 180 degrees and pressed inward. In this position, you need to enter a new code by turning the dials with numbers. When the code is successfully entered, the clasp is smoothly released, allowing you to fix the new combination.

It is advisable to come up with a digital code that will be easy to remember and associated with some personal dates (dates of birth, weddings).

Changing the code is a necessary measure

Trips and traveling are not always without unpleasant situations, and one of these includes the option when the suitcase does not open for 2 reasons:

• the code is erased from memory;
• The lock does not accept efforts to open it.

The first thing you don’t need to do is to panic, even if you are already in a foreign country and a foreign airport (hotel). Remembering the installed code and then changing it to a new one is the optimal solution. Moreover, when choosing a combination, many of us do not invent a wheel, and set a selection of numbers for the dates of our birth (child, husband). Accordingly, you need to try this particular method. In 92% of such cases, owners recall the information and successfully open their luggage.