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Evo

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Frozen driver's door lock
« on: 25 November 2010, 14:55:46 »

My central locking stopped working years ago so I need to use the key to get in. I find the lock prone to freezing up in this cold weather.

I've tried using WD40 but without much success .... any suggestions please as to how I can eradicate the problem?
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Re: Frozen driver's door lock
« Reply #1 on: 25 November 2010, 15:02:06 »

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My central locking stopped working years ago so I need to use the key to get in. I find the lock prone to freezing up in this cold weather.

I've tried using WD40 but without much success .... any suggestions please as to how I can eradicate the problem?

WD40 might be OK to initially disperse the water, but you then need something stickier to stay put where you've sprayed it. Try a chain lub.  :y
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Re: Frozen driver's door lock
« Reply #2 on: 25 November 2010, 16:04:35 »

Or a PTFE based silicone lubricant :y
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Re: Frozen driver's door lock
« Reply #3 on: 25 November 2010, 16:50:39 »

i believe gun oil is the one as it doesnt attract dirt and wear your lock prematurely also you can buy lock de-icer a squirt of that will clear the lock pretty quick also a good time to be putting a bit of vaseline on your door seals to stop them sticking and getting ripped apart.
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Re: Frozen driver's door lock
« Reply #4 on: 25 November 2010, 18:39:53 »

Try pissing on the lock then wait a few seconds before inserting the key, Works wonders :y
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Re: Frozen driver's door lock
« Reply #5 on: 25 November 2010, 20:18:58 »

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Try pissing on the lock then wait a few seconds before inserting the key, Works wonders :y


I assume these words of wisdom are only intended for the male members here.  ;)
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Re: Frozen driver's door lock
« Reply #6 on: 25 November 2010, 23:18:37 »

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Try pissing on the lock then wait a few seconds before inserting the key, Works wonders :y


I assume these words of wisdom are only intended for the male members here.  ;)

If not then give me a shout when Lizzie tries it... :D :D :D
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