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Camaro_94
02-07-2009, 02:51 PM
The locks on my passengers side door in my Formula are kinda skrewed up. It seems like whenever I wash my car, and if the temp. drops below freezing that same night, my locks act up. They either dont allow me to open it, or when it does decide to open, the latch that keeps the door closed gers messed up and when I go to shut it it wont lock. Its a simple fix, but its a reoccuring one. I'm thinking it might be caused from the water getting inbetween the door and freezing?

Anyone else have something similar to this happen to them before? And what should I do to fix this?
IronOutlaw
02-08-2009, 01:20 AM
Id like to know to. My locks will lock but dont unlock, or it may be the other way around, I cant remember.
walker
02-08-2009, 10:24 PM
pull door panels off check connectors clean spray with dielectric grease (sp) also lube all tracks and gearing, also insert wd-40 tube in door lock (where you insert key) and spray insert key and manually lock and unlock several times should fix your problems and is good preventive maint.
IronOutlaw
02-09-2009, 12:29 AM
gracias amigo, Ill try that next weekend.
enjoi355
02-09-2009, 02:02 AM
does anybody know where i can get some new locks, mine are all f'd up
walker
02-09-2009, 08:18 PM
does anybody know where i can get some new locks, mine are all f'd up
whats the problem with them?
enjoi355
02-10-2009, 12:06 AM
wll the drivers side doesnt lock/unlock with the key anymore... ive tried cleaning and lubing it up with wd 40, but nothing... i put the key in and i cant turn it, same for the passenger side
walker
02-10-2009, 03:45 PM
wll the drivers side doesnt lock/unlock with the key anymore... ive tried cleaning and lubing it up with wd 40, but nothing... i put the key in and i cant turn it, same for the passenger sidetry using a heavy penetrating oil sounds like they are just froze up
Camaro_94
02-11-2009, 08:47 AM
Thanks for the help!! ;)


does anybody know where i can get some new locks, mine are all f'd up

Try going to the dealership... I'd imagine they would have them there.
enjoi355
02-11-2009, 04:16 PM
yeah oiling them isnt working i think ill have to go there, thanks and sorry for the hijack
AChotrod
02-11-2009, 05:41 PM
they make graphite stuff for locks that works pretty good. You can buy it anywhere that sells auto parts
walker
02-11-2009, 06:50 PM
yeah oiling them isnt working i think ill have to go there, thanks and sorry for the hijack
locking cylinders really are not the complicated, I would disconnected from electric solenoids to test, more of a chance that the solenoids are bad