annual winter frozen lock issue - Page 2

Ed3 · 19th December 2017, 04:28

What is certain from web searches is that the BMW/Rover 75 have a problem other cars do not have. We need to admit that and properly understand it.

For example some BMW owners say a BMW garages said the fuel cap solenoid /actuator was playing up and confusing the central locking system. Others doubt that.

I have not long got rid of cars 20+ years old and 15+ years old and they were just not the problem in far more severe conditions.

With some of the cars we would park in most exposed location in severe snow and ice and need them to work as we came off the mountains after long periods getting cold and exhausted. It is not reasonable to dare risk taking a BMW/Rover 75 to such places that we have been taking most other cars.

But I agree the Rover 75 is not the only vehicle with troubles another newer vehicle has a big leak problem as well:-
https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/516849...airs-millions/

rustymotor · 19th December 2017, 07:35

Remember many years ago car locks frozen up, we would heat the key with cig lighter and put it in the lock..as said wd 40, lubricate, wonder if a 12 volt hair dryer might help for £11.

Rev Jules · 19th December 2017, 08:01

Reference this problem, I get the missus to go out and blow hot air onto the locks because I know she is full of it.. SIMPLES.

Rev

Brunty · 19th December 2017, 11:25

Just been out and given all locks a good dosing with WD40 hopefully problem will be sorted.

COLVERT · 19th December 2017, 22:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brunty

Just been out and given all locks a good dosing with WD40 hopefully problem will be sorted.

Don't forget to come back and tell us if the WD 40 does the trick.--

Rev Jules · 20th December 2017, 09:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by COLVERT

Don't forget to come back and tell us if the WD 40 does the trick.--

Well it certainly made my sex life a lot better.

Rev

Yella Fella · 20th December 2017, 11:37

A car cover, even the cheap ones will help. It helps create a barrier to the frost/ice cold air getting to the locks. I have the kind that covers the cabin only but it comes down enough to cover the locks.

Also, if you want to take the risk, leave the cars unlocked!

KWIL · 20th December 2017, 15:47

16 years old and I have never had a frozen lock. Car has never been kept in a garage either. White grease lubrication on all exposed lock parts and a drip of oil for good luck.

Ed3 · 20th December 2017, 18:13

Thanks. Where exactly do you put the grease? And do you use a tool to spread it etc ?

Mattyboy · 24th January 2019, 09:11

I encountered this problem last night on my 2003 in a hard frost of -1C. Repeated attempts failed to get it closed, even after running the car engine for 15mins with the interior heater on & blasting the door catch with warm air from a another source.

I had to abort the non-essential journey & manually lock each door individually from the inside & the drivers door on the exterior key lock, on this occasion.

I need this car for shift work so it's not acceptable. I've ordered a car hair dryer & WD40 the locks but I find this bizarre. Has anyone found a more permanent solution?

Thanks,

Matty

19th December 2017, 04:28	#11
Ed3 Loves to post Rover 75 CDTi saloon Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: UK Posts: 306 Thanks: 88 Thanked 29 Times in 26 Posts	What is certain from web searches is that the BMW/Rover 75 have a problem other cars do not have. We need to admit that and properly understand it. For example some BMW owners say a BMW garages said the fuel cap solenoid /actuator was playing up and confusing the central locking system. Others doubt that. I have not long got rid of cars 20+ years old and 15+ years old and they were just not the problem in far more severe conditions. With some of the cars we would park in most exposed location in severe snow and ice and need them to work as we came off the mountains after long periods getting cold and exhausted. It is not reasonable to dare risk taking a BMW/Rover 75 to such places that we have been taking most other cars. But I agree the Rover 75 is not the only vehicle with troubles another newer vehicle has a big leak problem as well:- https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/516849...airs-millions/ Last edited by Ed3; 19th December 2017 at 04:55..

20th December 2017, 11:37	#17
Yella Fella Nemo Me Impune Lacessit None at the moment Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Glasgow's HMP Barlinnie, 'A' Hall, 2nd Flat Posts: 5,192 Thanks: 493 Thanked 1,094 Times in 666 Posts	A car cover, even the cheap ones will help. It helps create a barrier to the frost/ice cold air getting to the locks. I have the kind that covers the cabin only but it comes down enough to cover the locks. Also, if you want to take the risk, leave the cars unlocked! __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

24th January 2019, 09:11	#20
Mattyboy Regular poster Rover 75 saloon / Rover 75 Tourer / MG ZT-T+ (180) Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Lincoln Posts: 84 Thanks: 16 Thanked 11 Times in 5 Posts	Rear doors not closing I encountered this problem last night on my 2003 in a hard frost of -1C. Repeated attempts failed to get it closed, even after running the car engine for 15mins with the interior heater on & blasting the door catch with warm air from a another source. I had to abort the non-essential journey & manually lock each door individually from the inside & the drivers door on the exterior key lock, on this occasion. I need this car for shift work so it's not acceptable. I've ordered a car hair dryer & WD40 the locks but I find this bizarre. Has anyone found a more permanent solution? Thanks, Matty

19th December 2017, 07:35	#12
rustymotor Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: May 2017 Location: Hull Posts: 1,848 Thanks: 216 Thanked 432 Times in 340 Posts	Remember many years ago car locks frozen up, we would heat the key with cig lighter and put it in the lock..as said wd 40, lubricate, wonder if a 12 volt hair dryer might help for £11.

19th December 2017, 08:01	#13
Rev Jules This is my second home Rover 75 Tourer+ Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Radcliffe on Trent Posts: 10,711 Thanks: 7,308 Thanked 3,929 Times in 2,051 Posts	Reference this problem, I get the missus to go out and blow hot air onto the locks because I know she is full of it.. SIMPLES. Rev

19th December 2017, 11:25	#14
Brunty Loves to post Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Newtown Posts: 415 Thanks: 273 Thanked 95 Times in 65 Posts	Just been out and given all locks a good dosing with WD40 hopefully problem will be sorted.

20th December 2017, 15:47	#18
KWIL Precise Rover 75 Tourer 2.5KV6 Connoisseur SE Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Fleet Posts: 2,954 Thanks: 630 Thanked 617 Times in 480 Posts	16 years old and I have never had a frozen lock. Car has never been kept in a garage either. White grease lubrication on all exposed lock parts and a drip of oil for good luck.

20th December 2017, 18:13	#19
Ed3 Loves to post Rover 75 CDTi saloon Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: UK Posts: 306 Thanks: 88 Thanked 29 Times in 26 Posts	Thanks. Where exactly do you put the grease? And do you use a tool to spread it etc ?