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More ridiculous car trouble

  • 10-11-2010 12:38pm
    #1
    MagicMarker
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 32,865 ✭✭✭✭


    So my locks were frozen on the car this morning. I managed to open the driver's and passenger doors but it seems the little metal hooks that latch on when the doors are closed are jammed into place now, so I am now unable to close the doors no matter how hard I try, force isn't helping!

    Any suggestions? It's a 97 Punto.


Comments

  • #2
    KamiKazi
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 6,201 ✭✭✭KamiKazi


    Put on the kettle


  • #3
    who the fug
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,041 ✭✭✭who the fug


    mark 1 solution

    pee on them


  • #4
    pablo21
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 728 ✭✭✭pablo21


    wd40 is your friend


  • #5
    Joe7
    Closed Accounts Posts: 74 ✭✭Joe7


    What exactly did you try to return them to the proper position?

    Just hold the handles in the open position and pop them back into place.


  • #6
    MagicMarker
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 32,865 ✭✭✭✭MagicMarker


    Joe7 wrote: »
    What exactly did you try to return them to the proper position?

    Just hold the handles in the open position and pop them back into place.
    Hasn't worked, I tried lubricant as well and it hasn't made a difference. They're really jammed in there, so unless the lube does it's work overnight then I'm well and truly fúcked.


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  • #7
    corktina
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17,733 ✭✭✭✭corktina


    gaffer tape?

    seriously, you should be able to work them free...try operating the key a few times incase the mechanisms are jammed


  • #8
    MagicMarker
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 32,865 ✭✭✭✭MagicMarker


    corktina wrote: »
    gaffer tape?

    seriously, you should be able to work them free...try operating the key a few times incase the mechanisms are jammed
    What am I supposed to do with tape? :confused:


  • #9
    corktina
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17,733 ✭✭✭✭corktina


    tape the doors shut.....

    id suspect if BOTH doors are affected the same the central locking must be jammed (if fitted)


  • #10
    Anan1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,815 ✭✭✭✭Anan1


    Might the locks be stuck in the closed position with the doors open? If so, you should be able to move the little metal hook with a biro while holding the door handle open. Sounds odd that both would be stuck though.


  • #11
    MagicMarker
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 32,865 ✭✭✭✭MagicMarker


    Anan1 wrote: »
    Might the locks be stuck in the closed position with the doors open? If so, you should be able to move the little metal hook with a biro while holding the door handle open. Sounds odd that both would be stuck though.
    That's exactly the problem, but neither are budging.:(


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  • #12
    Anan1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,815 ✭✭✭✭Anan1


    I googled it and came up with this: http://www.motorcarforum.com/fiat-punto-door-mechanism-3015.html

    and this: http://www.fiatforum.com/punto/139613-sticky-door-handle-wont-shut-properly.html

    Maybe try some WD40 into the exterior door handles first?


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