Once Open, Car Door Won't Latch Shut Because Frozen?

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Once Open, Car Door Won't Latch Shut Because Frozen?

I live in Michigan. On really cold nights/days I get my car door open but then it won't latch shut. The latches work when it's warmer with no problem. What can I spray into the mechanism that will keep this from happening. I end up having to wait a very long time before I get the door shut. After a time, I just want to kick the door to death because I'm so frustrated that it won't close.

2007-01-09 01:00:45 · 6 answers · asked by Alone in a crowd 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs

2007-01-09 01:02:37 · update #1

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spray lock de-icer everywhere, then on a warm day wd40 and later a spray that contains moly

2007-01-09 02:13:18 · answer #1 · answered by sterling m 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

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2016-12-29 18:26:38 · answer #2 · answered by mau 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

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2016-10-15 22:36:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

Spray it with the same defrosting fluid that you can use on the windows to get it freed up. Then, coat it well with a light oil like WD-40 to keep it from freezing up again.

2007-01-09 01:17:05 · answer #4 · answered by Jeffrey S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

You might try WD-40..I did that with a frozen lock that I just about broke a key in...after a shot of my good friend WD, no more problems at all!

2007-01-09 01:12:48 · answer #5 · answered by Woz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

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If possible a hair dryer works great. But rubbing alcohol also will keep it from freezing and it is very cheap.

2016-04-09 11:51:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋