Mr.N00bLaR

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I have a 2.2l LS (06) and very recently the locks have been freezing on me. This morning when I tried to leave for work I could not even get the key the whole way in.. When I did get it in it didnt turn either way. This has happened once before last week. Anyone have this happen to them before?

jschatte

well its probably cause you washed your car or something to do with water around your handles, and the water freezes over night. I would suguest getting some lock de-icer and squirting it in there.

The Factory Man

A lock de-icer would probably remove water from the lock but it will also remove the lubricant that the lock needs to operate properly. Check your Owners Manual under Recommended Fluids and Lubricants and the recommended lube for key lock cylinders will most likely be Multi-Purpose Lube, Superlube GM Part Number 12346241 in USA, in Canada use 10953474. I find this lubricant keeps the lock turning smoothly and I have never had a lock freeze up.

LizGyrl

I had my locks sticking to where i couldnt get in or out of the car. it did it everyday for 2 weeks then suddenly quit, and this was in the summer time. Havent had it do it since but it was on both doors.

Sumasianluv

spray some wd-40 in there , get it into ur garage let the ice melt and spray it down with wd-40 or keep a lighter on u and heat up ur key and stick it in and try turning it

The Factory Man

Don't use WD-40! When it evaporates it leaves a sticky residue behind, something you don't want in a lock (or many other items).

Sumasianluv

o_O oh didnt know that

The Factory Man

At one time WD-40 was a popular item for use on guns prior to being stored for a time. People began to find their trigger mechanisms all gummed up and seized when they went to use the gun again and it was the WD-40 doing it. WD-40 is a good water displacer but I don't use it on anything I own. I do recommend you use what GM says to use. Check your Owners Manual.

Mr.N00bLaR

iTrader: (7)

Freezing was a poor choice of words. I haven't washed it in a while and it hasnt been cold enough to freeze water as of late. Should said gettingstuck I guess.

The Factory Man

If a lock assembly is starting to get hard to turn it may be because of a linkage problem. I would say that if you haven't ever lubricated your locks, do that first. I have lubricated locks that were getting sticky/gritty or hard to turn and the lubricant freed them up just fine. I will say that some locks seem to need alot of lube if they are getting hard to turn. Lube the lock then use your key to work the lock several times and then lube the lock again. Do all your locks and as a side note, go lube your door hinges!

metroplex

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