Frozen Door Locks?

[champ]

What would be the best way to keep doors from freezing, (handle buttons,Locks)
Non Reatta car.
Besides using a garage

[Vincent Vega]

Lubricate with powdered graphite. Avoid oils as lubricant as this attracts dust and causes gunk build up. If you wash your car drive it to shake the water from the inner lock components. Also, operate the lock mechanism a few times after to ensure everything is working. Finally, closing the door a few times will expell any excess water.

[champ]

Thank You, But my car has not been washed for a long time.
it happened a couple nights ago when the temp went to 0 (zero)
The next morning i went to start the car an the handle button was really stiff, hard to push in, when unlocking with key it very slow an stiff like.
Car started But could not shut the door, would not latch, even slamming a few times.
Had to wait close to an hour with heater running, then it closed.
I want to avoid this happening again in the future.

An my heater blows only warm air, Not hot

[F14CRAZY]

Is the engine coming up to the proper temperature? I'm thinking you might have a thermostat that's stuck open

[champ]

How do i tell if the engine is coming up to the proper temperature?
No gague, It's a Cadilliac

[F14CRAZY]

What year/model? I know some of them had a diagnostic system very similar to that of the 90-91 Reatta and the engine temperature could be pulled from it.

[champ]

91 Sedan-D Ville
It runs fine

[F14CRAZY]

This is what I've used for the Reattas...

Diagnostic stuff

[89REATTAJIM]

Maybe it's time to ditch the Caddy & buy a '90 Claret Red convertible.?

[luftweg]

BTW.... how much for that claret convertible anywho?
(please provide a brief description (mileage, history, shape)).

[F14CRAZY]

$6,900.00

Miles are in the 132k range. I could go and find out exactly if you wish. Original paint and it's still glossy. Body color rub strip. 16 way driver's seat and factory CD. Runs and drives great (including Teves ABS). BF Goodrich tires with at least 90% tread. Needs a new top soon and maybe shocks, but otherwise it's good to go. No body rust. Photos are below.

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[nic walker]

F 14 >>>> you have or live in an absolutely beautiful habitat....... the gals don't like the drop top?

[joereatta]

WD 40 for locks. Silicone on rubber gaskets, etc.

[F14CRAZY]

Quote:

F 14 >>>> you have or live in an absolutely beautiful habitat....... the gals don't like the drop top?

Say what?

[nic walker]

F14 I was commenting or complimenting on the background in the shots of the drop top or convertible....."habitat" is area or the surroundings in which you live....very very attractive. And I was asking if the young ladies were not interested in your convertible...or in a 'round 'bout way why you are selling it.

I went back and read the 1st post again...I admit is was vauge...sorry

[F14CRAZY]

No worries Nic. That's actually my front yard

We're selling because we bought this Reatta to sell. Using my knowledge from you guys and experience from 2 other Reattas, we were able to get this one in good to go shape. Didn't need anything serious at all and mostly just a really good cleaning and some touch up. Great car.

[nic walker]

Well it looks darn good and good luck F14.

[F14CRAZY]

Back on topic...a spraying oil would work fine. WD40 would work but I prefer like PB blaster or Liquid Wrench cuz WD40 actually isn't that great of a lubricant (glorified kerosene). I don't think dust is a problem because there's not much dust inside a door, and gumming up isn't a problem since these oils are also good solvents.