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ardevd

Member Since: 04 Mar 2024
Location: Norway
Posts: 41

Side carrier unusable in cold weather

Has anyone had any issues with the side carrier box in cold weather? The lock itself seems super simple and cheap with no weather proofing at all. The whole mechanism freezes shut in colder weather, making it impossible to even get the key inserted. I’ve tried with the usual locking oils, etc but I’m still stuck wit a frozen lock if it’s below freezing.

23rd Jan 2025 10:59am

jimjamken

Member Since: 01 Mar 2023
Location: Surrey
Posts: 87

I have exactly the same problem and I store my charging cable in there! Perhaps a squirt of de-icer into the lock would help.

23rd Jan 2025 1:05pm

Chicken Drumstick

Member Since: 17 Aug 2020
Location: Near MK
Posts: 785

Don't know if it will be anymore successful. But try WD40 or other water dispersal. You need to get the water out. This might do it on its own, but looking at the flag in your profile, I guess it does get cold where you are.

Once you get the water out, if the WD40 on its doesn't keep it ice free, then maybe try some spray grease or something to try and prevent water getting back in (or via condensation). Can't really think of any other options.

23rd Jan 2025 2:18pm

custom90

Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
Location: South West, England.
Posts: 20590

Silicone grease will drive water out, and help keep it out, also is sticky for the lock mech which isn’t ideal though Play Stupid Games, Win Stupid Prizes.
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23rd Jan 2025 2:32pm

WizzardPrang

Member Since: 05 Nov 2020
Location: Hertfordshire
Posts: 160

Warm the key first with a cigarette lighter. That always works for me on padlocks, although I appreciate your cold is not the same as UK "cold". Current vehicle: 2020 Defender 110S
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23rd Jan 2025 10:14pm

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