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Sticky Doors when Cold
« on: December 05, 2009, 05:51:45 pm »
So when its cold out, the Pro5's doors get "sticky" and need a hard tug to open. What should I do to stop this? Spray some type of lube where the latches are?
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Re: Sticky Doors when Cold
« Reply #1 on: December 05, 2009, 05:56:21 pm »
Some sort of Anti freeze spray ???
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Re: Sticky Doors when Cold
« Reply #2 on: December 05, 2009, 06:48:21 pm »
Old latch grease may be gumming up in cold temperatures. See if WD40 temporarily sorts the problem. If it does, then cleaning them out (carb cleaner?) and relubing with fresh white grease may be in order.
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Re: Sticky Doors when Cold
« Reply #3 on: December 05, 2009, 09:31:05 pm »
Quote from: 2hondas on December 05, 2009, 05:51:45 pm
So when its cold out, the Pro5's doors get "sticky" and need a hard tug to open.

Could it be that your door seals are sticking due to freezing temperatures?

Try coating them liberally with silicone spray.
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Re: Sticky Doors when Cold
« Reply #4 on: December 07, 2009, 11:27:23 am »
X2 on the silicone spray.  I usually to this every year and never have issues with stuck doors.
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