My W123 300TD driver's door lock (naturally) freezes up every morning. How
would I go about addressing this issue? Is it possible that the worn out
window glass scraper is allowing moisture (condensate) to drip down and
freeze? Or is there a blocked drain preventing moisture from leaving the
On Thu, 4 Dec 2014 12:01:01 -0500 Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
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My W123 300TD driver's door lock (naturally) freezes up every morning.
How would I go about addressing this issue? Is it possible that the
worn out window glass scraper is allowing moisture
Part of the problem is that it's never going to dry out if you keep pouring
water into it.
I doubt very much your window scraper is bad or letting water get to the lock.
You need to remove the door handle (easy 30 second job), take it inside and get
it good and warm, then clean the lock
So what you're saying is that water is TRAPPED inside the lock and cannot
escape even after 5 straight rain-free?
If the little door covering the key hole is missing, would that allow
moisture to penetrate?
If I swapped handles and the problem persisted what would that tell me?
On Thu, Dec 4,
And when it is dry, spray some lock eze into it.
I suspect your little door is bent, bad or broken.
When it rained sideways then froze hard a couple weeks ago, my 240D
would not unlock because the vacuum had leaked down, so the trunk
lock would not open everything, the passenger door lock was
That's about as low tech a solution as it gets.
On Thu, Dec 4, 2014 at 2:42 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes
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And when it is dry, spray some lock eze into it.
I suspect your little door is bent, bad or broken.
When it rained sideways then froze hard a couple weeks
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Subject: [MBZ] Frozen door lock - wt*?
My W123 300TD driver's door lock (naturally) freezes up every morning. How
would I go about addressing this issue? Is it possible that the worn out
window glass scraper
Yes, in a sense. Even a small amount of moisture in the right place in the lock
cylinder can freeze and prevent it from moving.
Yes.
That the passenger door lock has moisture in it as well.
Dan
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On Dec 4, 2014, at 2:39 PM, Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote:
Tri-flow
The other stuff is a boon for locksmiths, as it gums up the works and you end
up replacing the locks you put the gunk in.
clay
On Dec 4, 2014, at 11:42 AM, Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote:
And when it is dry, spray some lock eze into it.
I suspect your little door is bent, bad or
lasting results.
Greg
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My W123 300TD driver's door lock
On 04/12/2014 11:01 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:
My W123 300TD driver's door lock (naturally) freezes up every morning. How
would I go about addressing this issue? Is it possible that the worn out
window glass scraper is allowing moisture (condensate) to drip down and
freeze? Or
Yes but true. Use an alcohol based de-icer that displaces water, then use lock
ease.
Obviously the door flap should be dealt with or not. I never bothered, just
carry some lock de-icer with me or don't lock door overnight. You shouldn't
have theft issues where you are?!
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Great idea! Mmmm frozen pee!
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On Dec 4, 2014, at 4:14 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes
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On 04/12/2014 11:01 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:
My W123 300TD driver's door lock (naturally) freezes up every morning. How
would I go about
Interesting. Never knew that!
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On Dec 4, 2014, at 3:56 PM, clay via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
Tri-flow
The other stuff is a boon for locksmiths, as it gums up the works and you end
up replacing the locks you put the gunk in.
clay
On Dec 4, 2014, at
On Thu, 4 Dec 2014 12:01:01 -0500 Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
My W123 300TD driver's door lock (naturally) freezes up every morning.
How would I go about addressing this issue? Is it possible that the
worn out window glass scraper is allowing moisture
Smart ass answer - move south. ;)
Wilton
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Frozen door
Andrew
Tired of hauling a mug of hot water outside every cold morning.
Lock is frozen.
Frozen means water is frozen
Did it ever occur to you that adding water to the frozen lock is
somewhat analogous to throwing diesel fuel on a fire you are trying
to put out?
It does not matter that it
, December 4, 2014 12:01 PM
Subject: [MBZ] Frozen door lock - wt*?
My W123 300TD driver's door lock (naturally) freezes up every morning. How
would I go about addressing this issue? Is it possible that the worn out
window glass scraper is allowing moisture (condensate) to drip down and
freeze
Well, I don't have the problem in the warm months. At least there's
something to be grateful for...
BTW, HAPPY FESTIVUS EVERYBODY!
On Thu, Dec 4, 2014 at 4:47 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes
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Andrew
Tired of hauling a mug of hot water outside every cold morning.
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Frozen door lock - wt*?
And when it is dry, spray some lock eze into it.
I suspect your little door is bent, bad or broken.
When it rained sideways then froze hard a couple weeks ago, my 240D
would not unlock because
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Sent: Thursday, December 4, 2014 2:42 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Frozen door lock - wt*?
And when it is dry, spray some lock eze into it.
I suspect your little door is bent, bad or broken.
When it rained sideways then froze hard a couple weeks ago, my 240D
would not unlock
: Thursday, December 4, 2014 5:28 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Frozen door lock - wt*?
The lock is NOT stuck and works perfectly above 32 degrees. I will check on
the keyhole flap issue and see if the PS door handle works below freezing. If
so, the easiest solution is to swap door handles.
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or unlock the car from the passenger door or the rear hatch.
The lock is NOT stuck and works perfectly above 32 degrees. I will check
on the keyhole flap issue and see if the PS door handle works below
freezing. If so, the easiest solution is to swap door handles.
My W123 300TD driver's door lock (naturally) freezes up every morning.
How
would I go about addressing this issue?
1) Clean it out, and use correct water-repellant lube.
2) Make sure it has a viable keyhole flap.
3) Make sure the thin plastic rain hat inside the door over the lock
is
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