[Vwdiesel] Definitive frozen lock fix

[Mike & Coreen Smith]

I just forget the exact problem with the lock on my 88 Jetta, but I frigged
and frigged and frigged with it.  Took it apart (as much as I could), then
installed it numerous times.

In the end, I went to the junkyard, gave the Dude $5.00 and came home and
installed it.

Voila! Bob was my uncle.

Mike in NB

Mike, Coreen & Corey Smith
699 Rte 616 Keswick Ridge
NB
Canada
E6L 1T1
----- Original Message -----
From: <SLATERSFB at aol.com>
To: <vwdiesel at vwfans.com>
Sent: Thursday, February 10, 2005 5:14 PM
Subject: [Vwdiesel] Definitive frozen lock fix


> Last time I had this problem, I whacked it shut hard
> enough I thought the glass was going to break.  It did't
> do it.  I ended up holding the door shut as hard as I could
> until the latch caught.  It didn't work this time though.
>
>                         **************
>
> If you can't get the latch to click using a screwdriver, chances are
slamming door won't do it either.
> Mechinism needs to be heated, maybe with hair dryer, and then water
displacing juice squirted in there. Maybe need to remove latch from door to
thaw & lube proberly. I've used REMOIL wth success, even in cold.
> A broken window would really make your day. Good luck.
>
> Bob in NY
>
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