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Originally Posted by Brian Carlton
On a recent ice storm, the '87 decided that it wasn't going to accept the key into either door and allow rotation of key.
Fortunately, the Dodge van did allow the key to function and out came the propane torch. Made quick work of the ice all over the door and windshield. Have to keep it moving, however.........don't linger over any rubber.......  |
Isn't that a good way to crack the glass?
Sometimes they freeze so bad that the key won't even go into the lock....then you have a problem.  (heated key won't work...) My solution was keyless entry....haven't needed a key in 3 years...its great! A heat gun aimed at the lock for a couple minutes would probably get it warmed up. And would be a bit safer than torches/lighters!
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