Stuck Locks

StiflerMR2 · Post by **StiflerMR2** » Thu Oct 18, 2007 8:07 am

Just after opinions on what the best 'fix' is when your door locks get frozen and the key wont turn, think i remember someone saying that rubbing a pencil on the key helps (graphite?)

Can you even prevent this from happening? - Might be a sign telling me to put the Hardtop on

Rich H · Post by **Rich H** » Thu Oct 18, 2007 9:05 am

WD40 will work when the lock is defrosted.
Bearing in mind that WD in WD40 means "Water Dispersing"
Then lubricate with grafite powder after the WD40 evaporates.
(Availabe from the cycle section of halfrauds)

StiflerMR2 · Post by **StiflerMR2** » Thu Oct 18, 2007 9:44 am

Chars

BiggestNizzy · Post by **BiggestNizzy** » Thu Oct 18, 2007 10:59 am

I have found clamping your mouth over the lock and breathing deeply into into it. aka giving your door a blow job works when you have left your WD40 in your other trousers.

and yea it's Water Displacement 40th Attempt
it is also kinda sad that I know that

DavieK · Post by **DavieK** » Thu Oct 18, 2007 11:23 am

I used 3in1 oil when mine did this as its thicker than WD.

Rich H · Post by **Rich H** » Thu Oct 18, 2007 11:57 am

Problem with oil in the locks is that it makes grit stick and speeds up wear, hence the dry lubricant.

Scottynic · Post by **Scottynic** » Thu Oct 18, 2007 12:10 pm

or you could use the button on your key fob which activates your central locking

or if that doesnt work.

Edin430 · Post by **Edin430** » Thu Oct 18, 2007 12:11 pm

Scottynic wrote:or you could use the button on your key fob which activates your central locking

only on newer models

Rich H · Post by **Rich H** » Thu Oct 18, 2007 12:23 pm

Think of the weight of that central locking!

I've fitted some back seat so I can fold them down. Makes it go faster

r055 · Post by **r055** » Thu Oct 18, 2007 12:37 pm

BiggestNizzy wrote:I have found clamping your mouth over the lock and breathing deeply into into it. aka giving your door a blow job works when you have left your WD40 in your other trousers.

and yea it's Water Displacement 40th Attempt
it is also kinda sad that I know that

\nizzy in freak o nature blow job fest with Liz

Rich H · Post by **Rich H** » Thu Oct 18, 2007 12:44 pm

How funny would it be if he got his lips stuck....!

Dominic · Post by **Dominic** » Thu Oct 18, 2007 12:59 pm

RICHARDHUMBLE wrote:How funny would it be if he got his lips stuck....!

Dominic · Post by **Dominic** » Thu Oct 18, 2007 1:02 pm

I use to take a cup of boiling water, and a tissue out with me on cold mornings. Hold the metal part of the key in the hot water for 10 secs, quickly dry it with the tissue / your tie / gloves; insert key and wiggle; lock soon heats and unlocks

BiggestNizzy · Post by **BiggestNizzy** » Thu Oct 18, 2007 1:11 pm

RICHARDHUMBLE wrote:How funny would it be if he got his lips stuck....!

it hurts, make sure your lips are dry.

(fully understand that I'm setting myself up here)

Scottynic · Post by **Scottynic** » Thu Oct 18, 2007 2:36 pm

shame theres not a emoticon for digging a hole.