I have a Winchester safe with a digital key pad on it. The battery was going dead on it so I replaced it, now it won't open. When you enter the code it acts like it recognizes it but its not unlocking and it's not giving any kind of series of beeps indicating something is wrong. I'm panicking here, has anybody else experienced this problem?

Make xure your handle is completely closed then try it. Mine did the same thing. If that doesnt work call thier customer service n ask for advice.

P.S. U may need to use yur man strength to turn the handle all the way.

I just about bent the handle trying to get it unlocked. I'm gonna call them tomorrow.

O.K. Dumb question time, your sure you have the batteries in right + to +, - to -?

Make sure your new battery is good. No beeps?

I have a cannon and same thing happened to me. Called them and they say make sure i only use duracell or engergizer, swapped out my no name battery with a duracell worked like a champ. Dont know why but it worked

It's a Duracell, like they suggest. Its in there correctly the key pad is beeping when you enter the code it's just not giving a problem code after like it was when the battery was bad. I'm gonna try a different battery when I get back from the store in a bit.

Note to self: never by a battery powered locking safe....

ha yeah that would suck, it would drive me nuts not being able to get in.

Wow, was just getting ready to get another safe....this rules out DIGITAL KP's.

Owned one with a digital key pad for years and never had a problem. By saying that I have probaly jinxed myself.

Buddy in Oklahoma had the same problem when he was setting his up. Thankfully he didn't put any of his guns in it yet. Not sure if he's gotten it fixed now or what.

I was told that an electrical issue will make the lock reset to the factory setting. Try that.

I'm concerned now. Was about to buy a keypad safe. (Cannon)

Have owned one digital lock out of four safes. I will never, mark my words, never, depend on a digital keypad again. The one I have is now completely disabled and I use it as nothing but a glorified cabinet to store ammunition only.

How will you get to your guns after an EMP? Something to think about

Can you set your own combination on a dial lock safe?

yes you can. Can have a locksmith do it for $50 or do it yourself with directions.

thanks,I'll probably go with one of them then

Its going to cost alot more than $50. I was locked out a few months ago with dead battery and it cost $270. $50 just got them to show up.

I'm a low tech man in a high tech world...

That is better than being locked "in" your safe.... at least...

Look up Security Products for low tech, yours is one step above theirs, but still has that hit me here dummy dial.

I tried another battery just to make sure, I called Winchester from work, they said to call them back when I get in front of the safe and the will try to trouble shoot it with me. I got my fingers crossed, but I'm doubtful.

don't you have a backup physical key?