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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: Evo on 25 November 2010, 14:55:46

Title: Frozen driver's door lock
Post by: Evo 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?

Title: Re: Frozen driver's door lock
Post by: Andy B 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

Title: Re: Frozen driver's door lock
Post by: Welung666 on 25 November 2010, 16:04:35

Or a PTFE based silicone lubricant :y

Title: Re: Frozen driver's door lock
Post by: mrgreen 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.

Title: Re: Frozen driver's door lock
Post by: Bent valve on 25 November 2010, 18:39:53

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

Title: Re: Frozen driver's door lock
Post by: Kneepad 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.  ;)

Title: Re: Frozen driver's door lock
Post by: Vamps 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