My samsonite hardcase luggage's centre no.lock not able to close

Luggage manufacturer Samsonite offers a variety of business, personal, travel products and accessories. Many Samsonite pieces such as attaches and other bags include a three-digit, built-in combination lock. When purchased, the locks are set on a factory default combination that you can change as often as you wish.

STEP 1
Turn the number dials to the previously set combination, or to "0-0-0", the factory default combination for Samsonite luggage.

STEP 2
Locate the reset button, usually placed to the side of the combination dials.

STEP 3
Press the reset button and hold it while rotating the number dials to the desired combination. Set this to a sequence easy for you to remember but hard for others to figure out.

STEP 4
Release the reset button after you set the numbers to the new combination.

STEP 5
Test the combination by turning the dials to the new code to open the lock. If the combination does not open the lock, repeat Steps 1 through 4 and test the lock again. If you still can't open the lock, contact Samsonite Customer Service at 800-765-2247.

That keyhole is so that TSA can open that lock and take it off. They only time they would do that is if your are flying on a plane and the bag is in checked luggage and it needs to be searched.

Pick your number. Look at the inside of the lock. There should be a little "slider". Slide that - it sets your number and then your lock should function normally.

Samsonite have a lifetime warranty, so taking the luggage into one of their stores will endeavour to replace it for you.

The patent number does not help at all, because it is the same on all luggage by Samsonite.
If you could find a serial number that was unique with each piece, that could possibly cross reference a combination, but not likely.

I forgot my locker combination and my luggage is locked.How can I open it??

i hope you can help me!
i went to change the combination on my locked Samsonite bag and when i closed it it would not open on that number.
i have tried the past number as well as the new one and it still doesn't open. thank you if you can help please it would be appriciated.
Carolyn

Locate a very small hidden button. Press it with a small stick. Turn digits to new code, and open again.
Just locate that button first, close to the zipper.