Can't get into my car...........
Locks frozen solid, key won't turn and locks don't release when it does go a bit.
It's still freezing hard here, -6 degrees, went down to -12 last night. I've tried lots of warm water over the door handle/lock but no joy. Looks like it won't be going anywhere until this freeze goes:( |
My CTR was the same yesterday - took me an hour just to get in it. LOL!
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get some WD-40 in the lock.. that will help..
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Heat the key up with a lighter ;)
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My locks opened with the fob, but actually opening the door took a far bit of effort lol
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I could into my scoob this morning no problem but the sodding thing wouldn't start!! Wouldn't even turn over, just silence :(
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Many people are having battery issues, ive fitted 4 this morning all going at the same time, the cold weather will wead out all weak batteries over the next few weeks.
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Originally Posted by JAutos
(Post 9751639)
Many people are having battery issues, ive fitted 4 this morning all going at the same time, the cold weather will wead out all weak batteries over the next few weeks.
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wankers delight in the locks and round the door shut mechanism you will be ok. >70% blue window wash concentrate in the waster bottle. the problem at those temperatures is the water content. I keep a "Mr Muscle" type bottle in the car with a >70% solution for my windows in the mornings.
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Mine done that the other week, wasn't the battery as the volt meter showed 12.6v, I sprayed WD40 over the engine bay, in particular the electrical connections, waited 5 mins and it started, I assumed it was damp due to the weather we had.
Don't know if it is worth doing on a Scooby for reasons I don't know about though. |
I HOPE it's not the battery, it was brand new this time last year.
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Worth putting a smidge of vaseline along the door rubbers to stop the windows sticking to them. They can easily tear when its so cold!
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Originally Posted by Fulmentaljack3t
(Post 9751638)
I could into my scoob this morning no problem but the sodding thing wouldn't start!! Wouldn't even turn over, just silence :(
Seen this the other day, car didnt have decent amount of antifreeze and the waterpump had frozen, thus jamming the engine and not letting it turn... |
Originally Posted by alcazar
(Post 9751507)
Locks frozen solid, key won't turn and locks don't release when it does go a bit.
It's still freezing hard here, -6 degrees, went down to -12 last night. I've tried lots of warm water over the door handle/lock but no joy. Looks like it won't be going anywhere until this freeze goes:( |
Ha ha! Some of us have UK classics, you know.
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Originally Posted by Fulmentaljack3t
(Post 9751656)
You reckon it's the battery then? All the lights lit up fine but then....nothing :( Sad times lol
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hard to diagnose over the internet but it would be my first port of call yes
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My door handle got stuck out this morning! Couldn't work it out at first, was freaking out because I couldn't get the door to shut :Suspiciou
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Originally Posted by alcazar
(Post 9751830)
Ha ha! Some of us have UK classics, you know.
:D |
Spare battery and jump leads, one to each lock...
:lol1: dunx |
haha, liking the sound of this as my doors have been stuck shut on two occasions now, a bottle o warm water round window edges sorted that, but this morning i was struck with silence when i turned the key. im thinkin my starter was stuck, a couple of turns of the key and a nudge of the car in gear got it decided to start. twas damn cold mind.
and i got icicles inside my bootlid. theres some quirks to these cars! |
Originally Posted by every1sgottablue1
(Post 9751767)
Worth putting a smidge of vaseline along the door rubbers to stop the windows sticking to them. They can easily tear when its so cold!
So you're saying that smearing vaseline on your rubber makes orifices easier to open? Fascinating.... ;) |
Originally Posted by mickywrx
(Post 9752156)
You must have a crap alarm then, no remote central locking! :o
:D |
Originally Posted by Kieran_Burns
(Post 9752341)
So you're saying that smearing vaseline on your rubber makes orifices easier to open?
Fascinating.... ;) |
I've done the wife's....................CAR you dirty sods:D
What's the bet she complains tomorrow she's got grease on her clothes? |
Originally Posted by alcazar
(Post 9752353)
I've done the wife's....................CAR you dirty sods:D
What's the bet she complains tomorrow she's got grease on her clothes? |
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