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Post by njhcx4xlife on Dec 19, 2005 16:20:14 GMT -3
not just one but both of my locks are frozen up or something. I can put the key in and turn it on both locks but not enough to actually unlock the doors. I also can't unlock them from the inside (the lock inside the driver door won't move at all). anyone have this happen before or have any ideas? they both go stuck on the same day and slimbing in and out of the window is getting old really fast....Vince
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Post by mprayii on Dec 19, 2005 16:56:36 GMT -3
I had a car that used to do this, and because I was a smoker I had a lighter... So I would heat my key up with a lighter, stick it in and unlock  good luck. |
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Post by jps4jeep on Dec 19, 2005 16:58:28 GMT -3
my key cylinders are not even hooked up, I put actuators in the doors and are hooked up to my alarm/remote starter.
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Post by njhcx4xlife on Dec 19, 2005 18:15:42 GMT -3
i don't think that the lock are actually "frozen" but they won't unlock for some reason
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Post by JoGumby on Dec 19, 2005 19:38:59 GMT -3
Spray your key with WD-40 and slide in & out locks severals times to lubricate tumblers. Then spray again & try to open locks. Always after a good frosting my ol 65 pickup locks would do this. WD 40 always took care of it for me. Good luck  |
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Post by justjosh on Dec 19, 2005 19:59:51 GMT -3
My car does this all the time in the winter. I can never unlock with the key or from the inside either. Mine seems to be the door latches freezing up or something.
There are different lubricants for locks and the locking mechanisms you can try once you get the lock open. I hear graphite is the best.
I usually get mine to defrost by leaving the car in the sun. Maybe a flood light or blow dryer might help if the ideas from others don't.
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Post by chrometj on Dec 20, 2005 1:36:33 GMT -3
vince my crapbox jeep tj does this all the time, do the graphite key thing, if it gets worse, pull the door apart and lubricate everything!!
john...you power door locks now?
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Post by AR4CE on Dec 20, 2005 9:22:10 GMT -3
My driver did it over the summer. Turned out that the arms inside were broken. You can pay 80 from the dealer, or rig up a bracket like I did- but don't ask me how...its been a while
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Post by jps4jeep on Dec 20, 2005 23:32:24 GMT -3
now... I put those in about 5 years ago when I put the Remote starter/Alarm in
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Post by chrometj on Dec 21, 2005 12:03:52 GMT -3
well wheres the write up!  |
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