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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 05:12 AM
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So my car is "unlocked" but my handles seem to be frozen. When I lift up on the handle, nothing happens! Help!!!
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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 06:00 AM
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can you actually pull the handle up or when u pull the handle itself doesnt move?
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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 06:40 AM
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have you pulled off the interior panels to see if the linkage bars are still connected?
do you have power locks?
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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 08:13 AM
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if you have keyless entry, sometimes its not strong enough to unlock it, so you have to manually put the key in the hole and turn it.....
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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 08:56 AM
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pull harder?
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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 09:19 AM
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Throw some hot water on the jams and the handle
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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 12:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Lastivka^2g
Throw some hot water on the jams and the handle
try this is if you want to...miss the lock and hit your window you're screwed...hot water on cold window? try that.
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Old Jan 18, 2007 | 03:42 PM
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Well it turned out to be the Key itself. Got a new cut key and the locks work like charm.....
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