Frozen Lock Cylinder Repair
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Montana, 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette, and 2003 Chevrolet Venture. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Use the following procedure in order to repair frozen lock cylinders that are frozen due to cold weather:
- Using a heat gun, apply heat to the cylinder area.
- Hold the shutter open with a paper clip or a similar item and force air into the cylinder using compressed air and a blow gun attachment.
- Hold the shutter open and inject a small amount of Super-Lube® GM P/N 12346241 (Canadian P/N 1093474) or equivalent.
- Work the key into the cylinder several times.
- Wipe the excess lubricant from the key.