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Can't you wash when temp is above 32 deg? (archive)
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Posted by MikeZ on December 31, 2001 at 13:40:34:

In Reply to: Car Wash. 5 degrees. Frozen doors. Prevention? posted by Mike on December 31, 2001 at 09:16:34:


Ran my '98 through a car wash yesterday and the doors froze. They open, then the door latch doesn't engage upon closing. A couple of minutes with a hair dryer thaws things and the doors close; however, a few hours later, it's frozen again. Sprayed WD-40 on the latch, but it didn't help. Any suggestions besides don't get a wash when it's 5 degrees?

BTW, drove in snow (6 to 8 inches unplowed road) for the first time with new Pilot Alpins with no problem. Car was stable, and stopped and started with little or no slipping. Went up a large steep hill like nothing. Great car and great snow tires.

Thanks

Mike




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