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Frozen locks

Stewart Rix

Stewart Rix

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My 993 has had to have a couple of nights out of our garage and I've found the locks frozen solid in the morning. Using the fob the indicators flash once, but the central locking doesn't unlock; the key also won't turn in either driver or passenger side locks. I have managed to get in each time by applying a hot water bottle to the area surrounding the locks, but does anyone know what is likely to be getting frozen, and hence can I lubricate or 'WD40' any parts to stop it happening?
 
I would be inclined to remove the door panel,check the plastic membrane behind, as often if has been torn out if someone has been in there before, seen it on a couple of 993s, and as the door card is only hardboard, it holds water like a sponge and all that dampness will not help your freezing problem. The new membrane is only a few pound from porsche, certainly cheaper than a new door card which will rot away if allowed to stay wet. Anyway once your inside the door I would give the lock mechanisms, rods etc a good spray and grease up, as for the door key locks, give them a lube up with graphite grease, not wd40, its not good for any lock in the long term, hope that helps, cheers
 
I know chaps, I'm hanging my head in shame. [&o] However, I'm still using it (the C4, not the turbo) in the snow. Great traction. Went up a 30' snow covered drive this morning to drop my boys off at nursery. Only me and a ML Merc attempted/made it.[:D]
 
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