My Locks are FROZEN and I can't open my doors!!!!! HELP
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My Locks are FROZEN and I can't open my doors!!!!! HELP
Does anyone have advice on how to open my doors? I got a car wash yesterday and now my locks are frozen solid. I used a hairdryer yesterday and it worked, but I don't want to have to do that EVERYDAY you know? Will it EVER un-freeze? Someone PLEASE HELP
Re: My Locks are FROZEN and I can't open my doors!!!!! HELP
get some lock de-icer happens to me every year and the de-icer works every time......just don't keep it in your car cause then it will do no good......you can get it anywhere ( walmart or any store like that)good luck
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Re: My Locks are FROZEN and I can't open my doors!!!!! HELP
Thanks a lot, I'll go to Target today. Hope its not too expensive.
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Re: My Locks are FROZEN and I can't open my doors!!!!! HELP
i'm guessing you're a girl by your name, use a hair dryer
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Re: My Locks are FROZEN and I can't open my doors!!!!! HELP
Hehe, yeah. I did use a hairdryer and it did work, but my locks are STILL frozen. I don't want to keep blow drying them every morning. I need something that will work for good. arrrrrrrrrgggggg.
Re: My Locks are FROZEN and I can't open my doors!!!!! HELP
get the same problem here in Ontario all the time... be careful about how much you force the key... MX-3 (or Mazda for that matter) keys are poorly designed... very weak in the midsection... and are prone to bedning and snapping... left half in the trunk one cold day a few years back...<P>definitely _do not_ use WD-40... its water based and will eventually make things worse...<P>I use a product called slick 'n shine from our local hardware store... its silicone based and holds up much better, even in the cold...<P>good luck, and be careful about what days you get your car washed... better on a sunny day and at least mid day...
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Re: My Locks are FROZEN and I can't open my doors!!!!! HELP
oo..don't use WD-40? I was just going to use it too. Good thing you told me. How about a de-icer from Target? Nothing bad in that? =x Ah, I have the worst luck.
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Re: My Locks are FROZEN and I can't open my doors!!!!! HELP
keyless entry .
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Re: My Locks are FROZEN and I can't open my doors!!!!! HELP
Or you can get those key defroster devices that heat up...I know you can get them at canadian tire, wal-mart and stores like that. Goes right on your key chain
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Re: My Locks are FROZEN and I can't open my doors!!!!! HELP
I bought some lock d icer for $150 so its not expensive and it works like a charm. I also got the strongest mazda door key made about a month with the black handle and its already bent like crazy
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Heated garage works for me.
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Re: My Locks are FROZEN and I can't open my doors!!!!! HELP
LOL Heated garage works here too.
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Re: My Locks are FROZEN and I can't open my doors!!!!! HELP
you could see if the hact opens & climb in<BR>i peed on mine last time they froze<BR>but your a girl so guess u cant aim<BR>i just put stuff in before it gets cold usually<BR>jason
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Re: My Locks are FROZEN and I can't open my doors!!!!! HELP
LOL @ peeing on your car. Well just cause she is a girl doesn't mean she can do it. she could get a cup and ping in the cup then spread it all over
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Re: My Locks are FROZEN and I can't open my doors!!!!! HELP
LOL!! Pee on your car huh?? I guess thats about as bad as needing antifreeze in the middle of nowhere and having to go potty. Worked good!!@@!!
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