Jeep: Doors don't latch when cold?

i have the same problem with my 00 tj but i actually have to get in and
hold the door shut and lock it then crank the heater on high and point
it at my doors eventually they start working just fine

I treat my jeep to Krown rust control every fall ... keeps things like door
latches working. At least you can get into the jeep ... had an old Toyota
that would lock me out once in a while. And yes, I'd get in, and then have
to hold onto the door until it warmed up enough to get the frost of the
innards so's it would stay shut.

Tips? Yep ... preventive maintenance.
 
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Somebody else told me today that a match and a large quantity of gasoline
usually do the trick..

Then again somebody recommended brake cleaner at first...and then use
lithium or carbon to lube them. I made a nice sarcastic comment about
having those substances readily available and he recons that motorcycle
chain grease would be the next best thing.

Jeremy


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