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Old 10-28-2009, 02:03 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Driver side lock sticking

Now that it's getting cold my driver side lock doesn't want to turn. It isn't below freezing yet, not even close, but my car is wet in the morning. The key goes in without a hitch but takes a good amount of effort to turn. I've experienced frozen locks like this before but it's way too warm for that still.

What can I do about this? And if nothing can be done, what is a cheap keyless entry system that can go on the Gen 3?
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Old 10-28-2009, 04:54 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Karl,

Try apraying graphite lubricant in to the lock and work the lock a bit with the key. If no graphite is available try WD-40 using the straw to spray it liberally in to the lock. Again try working it back and forth with the key.

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