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Anyone got a cure for a frozen truck ignition?

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Bud in WV

01-21-2008 11:59:05




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It was -4� here this morning. I had to drag a drop cord and heat gun out to an '89 Toyota truck to get the ignition thawed enough to turn the key. I looked at the spray stuff for door locks this afternoon but was advised not to use it in an ignition. I know a lot of you folks live where it's a lot colder than here so I know someone has cured this problem before. Thanks for any info!




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36 coupe

01-24-2008 15:50:07




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 Re: Anyone got a cure for a frozen truck ignition? in reply to Bud in WV, 01-21-2008 11:59:05  
Locksmith told me to avoid lock sprays.A worn key will give trouble.



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RickieBlue

01-22-2008 17:13:10




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 Re: Anyone got a cure for a frozen truck ignition? in reply to Bud in WV, 01-21-2008 11:59:05  
Inject some full strength antifreeze in that lock! It will mix with the moisture and it won't freeze untill it gets -34�..and another good thing is the lubricating qualities of ethylene glycol..not a bad thing!



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Richard L

01-21-2008 16:53:05




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 Re: Anyone got a cure for a frozen truck ignition? in reply to Bud in WV, 01-21-2008 11:59:05  
I haven't found any thing better than wd 40



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Bud in WV

01-21-2008 16:49:24




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 Re: Anyone got a cure for a frozen truck ignition? in reply to Bud in WV, 01-21-2008 11:59:05  
Thanks Guys - I'll try them all!
As for the Kroil, I have a "stash" of a few cans that I save for "special occasions" - sounds like this is one of them!
I do know that I don't really want to drag a frozen drop cord and heat gun back to the truck when it's -4� with a 35 mph wind again! I know that's kinda wimpy compared to what some of you guys deal with, but I was raised near the beach in SC & I'm getting old - the joint replacements ache, too. Thanks for the suggestions!!!

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J.C.H.

01-21-2008 15:05:58




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 Re: Anyone got a cure for a frozen truck ignition? in reply to Bud in WV, 01-21-2008 11:59:05  
Kroiloil in a spray is good but smells bad .



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loveshisallis

01-21-2008 12:57:27




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 Re: Anyone got a cure for a frozen truck ignition? in reply to Bud in WV, 01-21-2008 11:59:05  
I use a lock deicer , it comes in a small , tiny spray can with a nozzle. Allow it to set a few minutes and you are good to go



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Kent in KC

01-21-2008 12:45:42




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 Re: Anyone got a cure for a frozen truck ignition? in reply to Bud in WV, 01-21-2008 11:59:05  
Try heating the key a bit before sticking it in the ignition. It may take more than one try.



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soundguy

01-21-2008 12:04:23




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 Re: Anyone got a cure for a frozen truck ignition? in reply to Bud in WV, 01-21-2008 11:59:05  
Try a shot of silcon spray.. it's good at displacing water..

soundguy



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