How shall you be dealing with frozen locks?

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Re: How shall you be dealing with frozen locks?

Post by MikeMedford » Thu Dec 13, 2012 5:43 pm

WD40 will work in a pinch, wouldn't use it too much though as it tends to degrease the lock mech.

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Re: How shall you be dealing with frozen locks?

Post by Alucard7002 » Thu Dec 13, 2012 9:51 pm

No issues with locks or central locking freezing in my short experience, however this morning did have my mates L-series engined freelander refuse to start... frozen starter solenoid. Hot water from the kettle and a few taps from a metal pole conveniently lying around and presto, no problem. He was amazed :-P
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Re: How shall you be dealing with frozen locks?

Post by BennyVitesse » Thu Dec 13, 2012 10:14 pm

Its about the only thing on an L Series that will stop it, tell him to throw something over the engine tonight if its going to be cold again.
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Re: How shall you be dealing with frozen locks?

Post by Very Tall Brad » Thu Dec 13, 2012 10:30 pm

I suppose you lot could always use a garage. No one has mentioned that :D
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Re: How shall you be dealing with frozen locks?

Post by Richard Moss » Fri Dec 14, 2012 5:18 am

Most people's garages are full of junk - no space for cars!
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Re: How shall you be dealing with frozen locks?

Post by oldbugger » Fri Dec 14, 2012 2:15 pm

My Ford Crown Vic is in the garage, and she ain't going outside for any Rover!!
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Re: How shall you be dealing with frozen locks?

Post by MikeMedford » Fri Dec 14, 2012 3:58 pm

Richard Moss wrote:Most people's garages are full of junk - no space for cars!
Indeed, mine is full of Rover 800 parts :lol:

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Re: How shall you be dealing with frozen locks?

Post by funkkydrummer » Mon Dec 17, 2012 2:12 pm

I went out to the 827 the other morning with a view to going into work for a wee while.

Tried it once and the locks were frozen. Tried the boot and it opened. Contemplated climbing through.

Ended up closing it all up and went back into the house.

Had a very nice day with the other half and my son lazing about watching TV and drinking tea! :D
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