it is something else because i can get them open but once i do then they wont shut..and sometimes once u get them closed they wont open for 2 or three days...anybody know what the problem is and how to fix it??
2007-02-02 12:21:28 · 6 answers · asked by Matt T 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
My 1977 Lincoln did that and it was the door lock assembly. Change it out for a new one. It isn't hard. Just follow the directions and you'll do fine.
2007-02-06 07:39:23 · answer #1 · answered by Christopher G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi!
I dont know how to fix it, but I had to respond because I have a kia sportage and have had the same problem.
Luckily i live in the southeast and havent had too many very cold nights. But on the freezing nights, i know the next day my doors are going to be stuck and i normally cant open them till it warms up some.
Maybe its a kia thing
2007-02-02 12:29:26 · answer #2 · answered by independent101 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spray a little wd40 in the lock holes and wipe down the wheatherstipping around the door with an oil soaked rag it should take care of it.
2007-02-03 02:56:47 · answer #3 · answered by ryder204_jay 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It probably is the latch getting water in it. Just spray a little WD 40 or silicone based lubricant on it (the part of the latch in the door jamb) and this should solve your problem.
2007-02-02 12:44:07 · answer #4 · answered by boogie2510 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm guessing that the latch mechanism is getting water into it and freezing. Try spraying the latch with wd40 the night before it gets cold
2007-02-02 12:40:08 · answer #5 · answered by wewally 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i hope you aren't too far south to find this product , it's lock de-icer , basically anhydrous alcohol , spray that on your lock and latch mechanism then some wd40 it will get the moisture out , lube the lock with some powdered graphite and you should be good to go
2007-02-02 13:53:07 · answer #6 · answered by sterling m 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋