Download Article Show Download Article Car doors freeze shut when water seeps between the seal and the car frame, or into the lock itself. To get inside your car, you'll need to dissolve the ice with heat, or with a solvent such as alcohol.
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ReferencesAbout This ArticleArticle SummaryX To open frozen car doors, push on the frozen door to see if the pressure breaks the ice around the door’s seal. If the ice has formed a thick crust, then break it off the seal of the door with an ice scraper, spatula, or credit card. Alternatively, you can pour lukewarm water over the rubber seal of the door, or set up an extension cord to run a hairdryer around the door's seal. Additionally, if you have a remote starter, then let the heat thaw the car door from the inside, which can take up to 10 minutes. To learn how to unfreeze car locks, keep reading! Did this summary help you? Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 751,297 times. Reader Success Stories
Did this article help you?Will rubbing alcohol unfreeze car doors?Will Rubbing Alcohol Unfreeze Car Doors? Rubbing alcohol is one of the best solvents to use for unfreezing your car doors. Usually, 90 percent or higher isopropyl alcohol will do the trick. For the best results, mix 50 percent rubbing alcohol with 50 percent water in a spray bottle and spray along your car doors.
Does vinegar unfreeze car doors?“To unfreeze your car doors, simply fill a spray bottle with two parts vinegar to one part water. Spray liberally on the doors, taking care to avoid your car's windows. The vinegar will melt the ice. And after about a minute, you should be able to open your car door.
Can you use wd40 to open a frozen car door?Apply some WD-40
WD-40 is very effective at keeping your car door lock lubricated and frost-free. Simply spray a little into the lock and it should prevent ice and frost buildup for several days. While you're at it, you may want to spray a little into the lock of your trunk as well.
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