Can't Open Champion Safe

[Fargus]

I have a Champion safe with an S&G dial combination. I have meticulously input the correct numbers following the 4-3-2 procedure as directed by the website. Anyone any insight or other helpful information? Not interested in switching over to electronic.

[hrdwrkncwby76]

Once you hit the final number are you spinning back past zero until it stops?


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[Fargus]

Once you hit the final number are you spinning back past zero until it stops?


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Yep

I had issues some time ago, but for the last couple years I could open it easily. Now we are back to not getting along.

[hrdwrkncwby76]

Yep

Spun it around a lot and reset the process I’m assuming?


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[skulleton]

Spin the dial counter clockwise more than four times. Then go thru there procedure once again. Mine works sometimes 3-2-1 I've noticed

[skulleton]

Ha^^^
Missed by a second

[Artos]

Try lightly tapping on the dial when you hit your numbers...you may also have to play around hitting 1 digit off +/-

One you get it open, have a smith come re-set it.

[W E H]

Try lightly tapping on the dial when you hit your numbers...you may also have to play around hitting 1 digit off +/-

One you get it open, have a smith come re-set it.

this is what i had to do. i erred to one number lower and it worked for me

[easeup]

on the 3-2-1 sequence. what ever your second number is, add +1 to it, then continue with your opening sequence. no lock smith is necessary as you just have a new 3-2-1 sequence that is one number different than the original. it will open every time on that new sequence. that make any sense?

[asu-indian]

Dynamite. Saw it on Bonanza a few times. Sorry couldn't resist. I have the same fear with my Browning safe. Good luck.

[Jon B]

Had it happen to one. Gave it to a buddy.

[Fritz]

The combination may have drifted. You can try dropping one digit on all your numbers to see if this provides consistency. If not, try keeping your original combo, but drop the second number down two digits. This is what customer service told me to try. I dropped one digit and that worked for me.

[999]

If none of that works, make sure it is level. Not likely since it’s sounds like you’ve had it awhile, but just thought I’d throw it out.

[Tbar]

Most likely the numbers have drifted.

Another consideration is the door binding. Is the safe bolted down? Two bolts or four?

[Fargus]

Most likely the numbers have drifted.

Another consideration is the door binding. Is the safe bolted down? Two bolts or four?

If I could get it open, I would let you know, but it has been installed for so long that I can't recall.