Freezing door locks

[userlain]

How many gen2 owners have a problem with their drivers side lock freezing up? I have to go aroud to the passenger side and unlock it there.

Oh and this morning I had to pry my door open with a screw driver.

Stupid winter

[ASG14]

All 4 of my doors frooze shut a few days ago on my Gen 3.5. Damn rain the snow!

[alex86]

ya i came out and couldnt open the door cause of the damn lock. i had to go to passenger side and try to open it but wouldnt work cause it just wouldnt budge out. finally my dad came out and jiggled the handle as i was pressing the lock button. god it bent up two of my keys in the process

[maggotdecay]

lock de-icer, cheap, and it fits right in your keyhole.

[Davee]

If you are using the type that is pressurized with a small tube discharge be careful! Wife broke the tip off in the lock Lucky I could grab it with needlenose!
my 97 has had problems for years with "double turn" unlock. seems like solenoid does not get enough voltage. generally works well if engine /alternator running Any fixesout there?

[Porkch0p220]

Originally Posted by Davee

If you are using the type that is pressurized with a small tube discharge be careful! Wife broke the tip off in the lock Lucky I could grab it with needlenose!
my 97 has had problems for years with "double turn" unlock. seems like solenoid does not get enough voltage. generally works well if engine /alternator running Any fixesout there?

yeah Keyless entry

[lessthansane]

My door lock on the dirver side is broken... not from freezing, it just wore out. So I have to walk around to unlock my car every day... anoying

[amerikim]

Holy Jose,
Haven't you guys heard of warming your key up with a lighter? Insert into lock for a minute and voila.
Also go to your fav hardwarestore and buy a bottle of liquid graphite. Best advice for locks. I use WD40 in emergency but its not recommended.
For broken locks...just go to a locksmith, cheaper then dealer. They can rebuild usually.

[Lauren]

Yeah my gen 3 likes to ice on me too. Toyotas are known for that. (Well it's better than tranny probs I guess)

I find that a little squirt of WD-40 before snowstorms, or freezing rain helps the ice from forming.

[CrawlingEye]

Originally Posted by Lauren

Yeah my gen 3 likes to ice on me too. Toyotas are known for that. (Well it's better than tranny probs I guess)

I find that a little squirt of WD-40 before snowstorms, or freezing rain helps the ice from forming.

maybe so, but wd-40 is not a lubricant. infact, it's a cleaner.

[Lauren]

True.^ Then use bolt greaser.

[CrawlingEye]

Originally Posted by Lauren

True.^ Then use bolt greaser.

hey, I haven't had any problems with my locks, just wanted to give everyone a heads-up.

[Lauren]

Originally Posted by CrawlingEye

hey, I haven't had any problems with my locks, just wanted to give everyone a heads-up.

No I totally understand ya...WD-40 is a cleaner, not a lube. Makes more sense to use a lube. I just stuck with WD-40 'cause it hasn't failed me yet. I was agreeing with ya...makes more sense. Thanks.

[BullMarket]

Originally Posted by Lauren

WD-40 is a cleaner, not a lube.

Not according to WD...they claim they

*Lubircate
*Clean
*Protect
*Penetrate and
*Displace moisture

[amerikim]

wd-40 is a very light oil to be used for water displacement. It's so light its really only good for squeaks. wd40 has more penetrating than lubricating. Longer term, I really recommend liquid graphite. I love that stuff for locks. It even looks ugly.