In the autumn-winter period, cars, and the drivers themselves, experience great overloads. The nature is especially insidious in late autumn, when the subzero temperature is replaced by the plus one. The car cools down at night, and freezes during the day. Surely every driver was faced with a seemingly insoluble problem to turn a tightly frozen lock larva. In this case, several proven methods will help. You know about some, and some will be unexpected for you.
Instructions
Step 1
The most effective way is to use a hair dryer. You just need to turn it on for hot drying and direct a stream of warm air to the lock. After a couple of minutes, the lock will thaw, dry and turn easily. But this method is suitable in cases where it is possible to stretch the power cord to a 220 volt outlet. If there is a driver who has an adapter from an outlet to a cigarette lighter and allows you to connect a hairdryer, then consider that you will not be late for work.
Step 2
A more troublesome way is to fill several bags with hot water, nesting them inside each other for strength and attach to the door. In no case do not apply boiling water, the enamel may crack from the temperature drop.
Step 3
Various liquids, called defrosters, behave well in such a situation. Of course, you should take care of the presence of such a tool in your pocket in advance. When choosing a defroster in a car dealership, pay attention to its composition. If it contains isopropanol, white spirit, ethylene glycol and mineral or synthetic oil, then feel free to take it. All such aerosols contain only higher alcohols and lubricating oils. Using them is simple: insert the spout of the jar into the hole of the lock and press it several times. After a few minutes, the key should turn easily in the lock. The best defrosting agents are Hi-Gear, Lukoil, Qualco, Velv,. They not only act quickly, but also do not corrode the metal of the lock.
Step 4
there was no defroster at hand, you can use pure 70% alcohol. But it is much more difficult to obtain than products based on isopropanol.
Step 5
Less effective and safe methods of defrosting the lock and key, such as heating with a lighter, another car's cigarette lighter, or a soldering iron.
Step 6
The most undesirable way is to splash a glass of boiling water on the door with the lock. In principle, this will work, but you can get a few side effects in the form of cracked paintwork and freezing of the door while you drive. It may so happen that you can get into the car, but you cannot get out of it.
Step 7
To avoid such situations in the future, be sure to ask at the sink to blow through the lock, also regularly lubricate the WD-40 lock, treat the seals with silicone greases. And do not leave your car on the street in severe frosts.
