Repair frozen lock cylinders due to cold weather using the following procedure:
Important: Be careful not to damage painted surfaces while using a heat gun.
- Apply heat to the cylinder area with a heat gun.
- Use a paper clip or a similar item in order to hold the shutter door open.
- Use compressed air and a blow gun attachment in order to force air into
the cylinder.
- While holding the shutter door open, inject a small amount of multi-purpose
lubricant GM P/N 12346241, (Canadian P/N 10953474) or equivalent.
- Work the key into the cylinder several times.
- Wipe any excess lubrication residue from the key.