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Ainsley
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98 MPI BRG

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Icy Locks Dec 22, 2010 13:54:26 GMT 1

Post by Ainsley on Dec 22, 2010 13:54:26 GMT 1

Hey guys,

It probably been discussed before but is any one else having trouble getting into their mini? I am having to take a flask of hot water down to my car in the morning and pour it over the locks to get into it every morning or night lol, and thats seeming to become increasingly difficult as time is going by,

Do I need new locks or need to move to warmer climates? I hear Siberia is lovely and mild this time of year?

cheers guys

Ainz

jackdaw
998cc

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Icy Locks Dec 22, 2010 14:37:32 GMT 1

Post by jackdaw on Dec 22, 2010 14:37:32 GMT 1

Next time you have used the "Hot water" squirt some WD40 directly into the lock through the key slot then work the key in the lock a few times to ensure the WD gets where it needs to.

Not saying it will make your locks ice free but it will at least help with the lubrication of the workings.

Mini locks weren't designed for vehicles in Siberia tho!

;D

There are always two sides to every story. Listening to just one is not a good idea.

"When they discover the center of the universe, a lot of people will be disappointed to discover they are not it."

Huntyfm 1440cc If you cant fix it with a hammer its electrical.[F4:Huntyfm] Posts: 2,633	Icy Locks Dec 22, 2010 14:52:47 GMT 1 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Huntyfm on Dec 22, 2010 14:52:47 GMT 1 I have also read that that people are actually putting anti freeze into their locks, and Its doing the job

brivin 2010 Posts: 1,922	Icy Locks Dec 22, 2010 17:43:27 GMT 1 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by brivin on Dec 22, 2010 17:43:27 GMT 1 Be careful not to get anti-freeze on your paintwork!!

jackdaw 998cc Posts: 76	Icy Locks Dec 22, 2010 18:05:06 GMT 1 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jackdaw on Dec 22, 2010 18:05:06 GMT 1 Dec 22, 2010 17:43:27 GMT 1 brivin said: Be careful not to get anti-freeze on your paintwork!! Good point! WD just wipes off (maybe with the help of a little polish!)
	There are always two sides to every story. Listening to just one is not a good idea. "When they discover the center of the universe, a lot of people will be disappointed to discover they are not it."

Ainsley 1098cc 98 MPI BRG Posts: 294	Icy Locks Dec 22, 2010 18:58:00 GMT 1 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Ainsley on Dec 22, 2010 18:58:00 GMT 1 Nice one lads, I will give that a bash

rhid_93 1275cc Posts: 726	Icy Locks Dec 22, 2010 21:51:52 GMT 1 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rhid_93 on Dec 22, 2010 21:51:52 GMT 1 take a leak on the locks also seems to work for mee

Huntyfm 1440cc If you cant fix it with a hammer its electrical.[F4:Huntyfm] Posts: 2,633	Icy Locks Dec 22, 2010 22:06:12 GMT 1 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Huntyfm on Dec 22, 2010 22:06:12 GMT 1 Dec 22, 2010 21:51:52 GMT 1 rhid_93 said: take a leak on the locks also seems to work for mee LOL

Ainsley 1098cc 98 MPI BRG Posts: 294	Icy Locks Dec 23, 2010 20:11:35 GMT 1 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Ainsley on Dec 23, 2010 20:11:35 GMT 1 I think I'll pass on getting my winky out in minus temperatures lmao

jackdaw 998cc Posts: 76	Icy Locks Dec 23, 2010 20:19:21 GMT 1 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jackdaw on Dec 23, 2010 20:19:21 GMT 1 Skin has been known to stick to frozen surfaces so not too bad if its your finger..........but........... ;D
	There are always two sides to every story. Listening to just one is not a good idea. "When they discover the center of the universe, a lot of people will be disappointed to discover they are not it."

Huntyfm 1440cc If you cant fix it with a hammer its electrical.[F4:Huntyfm] Posts: 2,633	Icy Locks Dec 23, 2010 20:22:29 GMT 1 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Huntyfm on Dec 23, 2010 20:22:29 GMT 1 Springs to mind..

SamuelHorler
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PINK(ish)

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Icy Locks Jan 4, 2011 2:29:33 GMT 1

Post by SamuelHorler on Jan 4, 2011 2:29:33 GMT 1

Mine locked up a month or so ago, where I had to leave to get to work, I ended up standing with my a** against the door for 5 minutes, eventually getting in but the door wouldn't catch shut. Then I drove to work with the belt through the inside handle hoping it would shut when I got there, to find that it didn't. I then drove home.

Minis... *rolls eyes*

Sam in the pink, Josh in the stink!

Huntyfm 1440cc If you cant fix it with a hammer its electrical.[F4:Huntyfm] Posts: 2,633	Icy Locks Jan 4, 2011 2:49:43 GMT 1 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Huntyfm on Jan 4, 2011 2:49:43 GMT 1 Sounds like fun..

coedy Guest	Icy Locks Jan 4, 2011 2:56:52 GMT 1 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by coedy on Jan 4, 2011 2:56:52 GMT 1 I just Breathe onto it for a while, Freezes back up a bit when you come to lock it but just do it again. ;D

Amy :) 1275cc Posts: 776	Icy Locks Jan 4, 2011 14:00:12 GMT 1 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Amy :) on Jan 4, 2011 14:00:12 GMT 1 Jan 4, 2011 2:56:52 GMT 1 @coedy said: I just Breathe onto it for a while, Freezes back up a bit when you come to lock it but just do it again. ;D that's exactly what i've been doing, no effort, just breathing!! works like a charm
	found my perfect little mini

Ainsley 1098cc 98 MPI BRG Posts: 294	Icy Locks Jan 7, 2011 22:11:35 GMT 1 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Ainsley on Jan 7, 2011 22:11:35 GMT 1 LMAO People must think that your mad doing that , I've filled it up with WD40 and thats done the trick for now touches wood

Amy :) 1275cc Posts: 776	Icy Locks Jan 11, 2011 14:05:24 GMT 1 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Amy :) on Jan 11, 2011 14:05:24 GMT 1 i did sit on the floor in the petrol station after filling my mini up, just breathing into the lock till it opened again. man waiting behind me was frustrated but bemused at the same time! took about 5 mins lol
	found my perfect little mini

Huntyfm 1440cc If you cant fix it with a hammer its electrical.[F4:Huntyfm] Posts: 2,633	Icy Locks Jan 11, 2011 17:06:24 GMT 1 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Huntyfm on Jan 11, 2011 17:06:24 GMT 1 Haha! ahh thats dedication fairplay!

rhid_93 1275cc Posts: 726	Icy Locks Jan 11, 2011 17:07:30 GMT 1 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rhid_93 on Jan 11, 2011 17:07:30 GMT 1 which id seen that sounds amazing:L:L

Amy :) 1275cc Posts: 776	Icy Locks Jan 11, 2011 18:43:35 GMT 1 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Amy :) on Jan 11, 2011 18:43:35 GMT 1 guess it was funny to everyone else, my mate was iced into the car, but me, the driver, iced out
	found my perfect little mini