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Offline GolfChick24

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mk3 ignition
« on: 17 November 2005, 21:00 »
ok so winters here again and yet again my mums car isnt working too well due to the cold weather. Its happened twice today where she cant turn the key at all due to it freezing i think. does anybody have any ideas how to prevent this fromt happening? thnx
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Offline Bazzer

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Re: mk3 ignition
« Reply #1 on: 18 November 2005, 12:44 »
hmmmm.... well aside from the obvious wiggle the steering wheel while turning the key... Dunno why the ignition barrel would freeze, expecially if the door locks haven't?
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Re: mk3 ignition
« Reply #2 on: 18 November 2005, 16:44 »
Try shoving a load of WD40 in it . Or lock de-icer .

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Re: mk3 ignition
« Reply #3 on: 27 November 2005, 00:48 »
DONT use WD40 or lock de-icer as these strip all the lock grease from the lock!!!! The best thing to do with frozen locks is to warm the metal part of the key in a cup of boiling water and then insert. works for me every time :wink:

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Re: mk3 ignition
« Reply #4 on: 27 November 2005, 10:00 »
WD40 is fine, it will leave a residue of grease in the lock.
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