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Chat Area => General Discussion Area => Topic started by: STMO123 on 27 January 2007, 19:25:42
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...with the wifes ZT. It just doesn't like the cold weather. Went out at 6:45 on Thurs morning, bloody freezing. Unlocked with plipper and pulled open back door. It wouldn't close again, the lock was frozen solid. I farted around with the CL and managed to close it, but then I couldn't open it again and I had a horrible thought.
How would it be possible to repair a broken lock mechanism if you couldn't open the door to take the card off?????
It thawed out later in the day and was OK but got me thinking.
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The answer is so simple it can be answered with another question
What were you doing up at 6:45?
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The answer is so simple it can be answered with another question
What were you doing up at 6:45?
Dont be going all cryptic on me Gwilym, just spill the beans :(
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It's a Rover... I'm suprised it even started at 6.45! ;)
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;D ;D
I sat in a ZT at the motor show a few years ago, must say it did not impress me that much. Felt very claustrophobic.
STMO is the ZT garaged? Could be worth taking the door cards off and greasing the locks up?
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It's a Rover... I'm suprised it even started at 6.45! ;)
Didn't know you were a detractor of rovers Dave. Still, the last laugh will be mine. The ZT is a great car and, thus far, has cost exactly zero in repairs :y
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;D ;D
I sat in a ZT at the motor show a few years ago, must say it did not impress me that much. Felt very claustrophobic.
STMO is the ZT garaged? Could be worth taking the door cards off and greasing the locks up?
Have you read my post at all Tunnie?
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;D ;D
I sat in a ZT at the motor show a few years ago, must say it did not impress me that much. Felt very claustrophobic.
STMO is the ZT garaged? Could be worth taking the door cards off and greasing the locks up?
Have you read my post at all Tunnie?
Well its working now? So best to grease it up!
Having read your post 'properly' now I see what you mean...
Depends where all the screws are? if any are around the seat bench and are covered when the door is shut then your in trouble!
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Not a detractor mate, just couldn't resist! ;D
But I suspect the "thus far, has cost exactly zero in repairs" will haunt you.... ::)
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;D ;D
I sat in a ZT at the motor show a few years ago, must say it did not impress me that much. Felt very claustrophobic.
STMO is the ZT garaged? Could be worth taking the door cards off and greasing the locks up?
Have you read my post at all Tunnie?
Well its working now? So best to grease it up!
Having read your post 'properly' now I see what you mean...
Depends where all the screws are? if any are around the seat bench and are covered when the door is shut then your in trouble!
Not according to Gwilym, who is staying schtum.
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Not a detractor mate, just couldn't resist! ;D
But I suspect the "thus far, has cost exactly zero in repairs" will haunt you.... ::)
I am touching massive amounts of timber as we speak!!!
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The answer is so simple it can be answered with another question
What were you doing up at 6:45?
Dont be going all cryptic on me Gwilym, just spill the beans :(
If you weren't up at 6.45 then it wouldn't be so cold, the lock would not be frozen, the problem would not have occured and you wouldn't have wondered how to fix it. Having not wondered about fixing it you don't have to worry about the answer.
Problem Solved
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The answer is so simple it can be answered with another question
What were you doing up at 6:45?
Dont be going all cryptic on me Gwilym, just spill the beans :(
If you weren't up at 6.45 then it wouldn't be so cold, the lock would not be frozen, the problem would not have occured and you wouldn't have wondered how to fix it. Having not wondered about fixing it you don't have to worry about the answer.
Problem Solved
You idiot! ;D
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its a common problem!!! with a lot of cars!!! answer is just pour hot water over the door panel near the lock and it will free it off as a quick fix, remove doorcards and a good dose of wd40 or duck oil removes the condensation from the locks which is freezing them up,
If you think about it you have the interior nice and snug with the heater on and the outside is below freezing you are going to get condensation in the door inaards!!!
Omegatoy
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its a common problem!!! with a lot of cars!!! answer is just pour hot water over the door panel near the lock and it will free it off as a quick fix, remove doorcards and a good dose of wd40 or duck oil removes the condensation from the locks which is freezing them up,
If you think about it you have the interior nice and snug with the heater on and the outside is below freezing you are going to get condensation in the door inaards!!!
Omegatoy
Yes. But what if the locking mechanism was broke????
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if the locking mechanism was broken then you couldnt lock it but you could shut it, however if the catch mechanism was broken then you wouldnt be able to shut the door!!!
nuff said??
Omegatoy
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No. Please. Arrgghh. The door is closed, lock is engaged, but door wont open because the mechanism is broken. How would you get it open to get the card off to fix it....
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No. Please. Arrgghh. The door is closed, lock is engaged, but door wont open because the mechanism is broken. How would you get it open to get the card off to fix it....
is this genuine? cos i cant reply on a public forum with the answer!! cos it will tell anyone how to open your door!!!
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No. Please. Arrgghh. The door is closed, lock is engaged, but door wont open because the mechanism is broken. How would you get it open to get the card off to fix it....
is this genuine? cos i cant reply on a public forum with the answer!! cos it will tell anyone how to open your door!!!
Right. Now we're getting somewhere. No, it is not a genuine problem, just something that occured to me in the cold and wet the other morning, so please do not post the solution. I was just very curious as to how I could fix the wifes car if the lock had not released itself when it thawed out.
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Now that I know that there IS a solution, I feel safe in the knowledge that I can ask if it ever does happen :y
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Not a detractor mate, just couldn't resist! ;D
But I suspect the "thus far, has cost exactly zero in repairs" will haunt you.... ::)
I am touching massive amounts of timber as we speak!!!
Stop bragging ;D ;D
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Not a detractor mate, just couldn't resist! ;D
But I suspect the "thus far, has cost exactly zero in repairs" will haunt you.... ::)
I am touching massive amounts of timber as we speak!!!
Stop bragging ;D ;D
Thats not made of wood mate. Me 'ead, yeah ;D
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No. Please. Arrgghh. The door is closed, lock is engaged, but door wont open because the mechanism is broken. How would you get it open to get the card off to fix it....
is this genuine? cos i cant reply on a public forum with the answer!! cos it will tell anyone how to open your door!!!
Right. Now we're getting somewhere. No, it is not a genuine problem, just something that occured to me in the cold and wet the other morning, so please do not post the solution. I was just very curious as to how I could fix the wifes car if the lock had not released itself when it thawed out.
worrying about things like this can ruin your life you know!!!! if it happens it happens but dont worry about it!!! enjoy life take it as it comes, chill dude!!!
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No. Please. Arrgghh. The door is closed, lock is engaged, but door wont open because the mechanism is broken. How would you get it open to get the card off to fix it....
is this genuine? cos i cant reply on a public forum with the answer!! cos it will tell anyone how to open your door!!!
Right. Now we're getting somewhere. No, it is not a genuine problem, just something that occured to me in the cold and wet the other morning, so please do not post the solution. I was just very curious as to how I could fix the wifes car if the lock had not released itself when it thawed out.
worrying about things like this can ruin your life you know!!!! if it happens it happens but dont worry about it!!! enjoy life take it as it comes, chill dude!!!
Good advice, I think part of the enjoyment of the Senator for me is because I just chill with it.
Its worth 300 quid, I rag it about park where ever i want (not bothered about door dents in car parks) leaving it unlocked ect...
It really makes things more enjoyable not caring about things :)
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No. Please. Arrgghh. The door is closed, lock is engaged, but door wont open because the mechanism is broken. How would you get it open to get the card off to fix it....
is this genuine? cos i cant reply on a public forum with the answer!! cos it will tell anyone how to open your door!!!
Right. Now we're getting somewhere. No, it is not a genuine problem, just something that occured to me in the cold and wet the other morning, so please do not post the solution. I was just very curious as to how I could fix the wifes car if the lock had not released itself when it thawed out.
worrying about things like this can ruin your life you know!!!! if it happens it happens but dont worry about it!!! enjoy life take it as it comes, chill dude!!!
Good advice, I think part of the enjoyment of the Senator for me is because I just chill with it.
Its worth 300 quid, I rag it about park where ever i want (not bothered about door dents in car parks) leaving it unlocked ect...
It really makes things more enjoyable not caring about things :)
We'll see how you feel in another THIRTY years lad :'(
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The answer is so simple it can be answered with another question
What were you doing up at 6:45?
Dont be going all cryptic on me Gwilym, just spill the beans :(
If you weren't up at 6.45 then it wouldn't be so cold, the lock would not be frozen, the problem would not have occured and you wouldn't have wondered how to fix it. Having not wondered about fixing it you don't have to worry about the answer.
Problem Solved
You idiot! ;D
I take it you found my answer helpful then ;D
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Not a detractor mate, just couldn't resist! ;D
But I suspect the "thus far, has cost exactly zero in repairs" will haunt you.... ::)
I seem to recall the ZT's cambelts were nearly due... ...that will be a grand....
And LB, I love my little Rover....
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Not a detractor mate, just couldn't resist! ;D
But I suspect the "thus far, has cost exactly zero in repairs" will haunt you.... ::)
I seem to recall the ZT's cambelts were nearly due... ...that will be a grand....
And LB, I love my little Rover....
It looks good for its age, nice looking car too in that metallic red.
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I love my little Rover....
1) isn't beastiality illegal??
2) Any RSPCA inspectors among the members... if so I'd be careful about expressing such sentiments if i were you TB :y :y :y
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I love my little Rover....
1) isn't beastiality illegal??
Probably not in Brackley ;) ;D
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I seem to recall the ZT's cambelts were nearly due... ...that will be a grand....
Thanks for reminding me Jaime :y..... :(