What do you do if your car door is frozen and wont shut?

How to Unfreeze a Car Door

Tip #1: Use an Ice Scraper. If it’s only your handle that is frozen, and not the door seal or door lock, you should be able to use an ice scraper.
Tip #2: Pour on Water.
Tip #3: Blow With a Hair Dryer.
Tip #4: Buy a Lock De-Icer.

Can a magnet unlock a car door?

When faced with this frustrating situation, many people try to unlock their cars using coat hangers or magnets, but these may not work on modern cars, and they might damage car windows, doors, locking mechanisms or paint jobs. Professional locksmiths can use several methods to open locked cars.

Can a car door lock freeze?

Your car lock does too. It only takes a small amount of water to freeze a lock up and prevent it from opening. It can happen both when your car has been sitting out in the freezing cold for a little too long, or you made the mistake of washing your car when the temperature dips.

Why does my car door lock freeze?

Sometimes your car doors aren’t the problem. Door locks can also accumulate moisture and freeze up, making it difficult to unlock or open the door. To prevent a frozen lock from freezing you out, Mr. Locksmith recommends you spray a moisture displacer like WD-40 directly into the lock.

How do I unfreeze my car?

start your car and turn on the defroster.
use a hairdryer or portable heater.
use a store-bought or home-made de-icing spray on your windshield.
pour cold to lukewarm water on a frozen door handle.
pour hot water on a frozen windshield.
use a plastic ice scraper and soft brush.
use a spatula, key, or metal scraper.

Is it OK to pour hot water on a frozen car door?

Gently pour lukewarm water over your car’s frozen lock or door frame. Do NOT use boiling water, as the temperature difference could shatter your car window. Be sure to dry the door off after it’s open to prevent re-freezing. Use a hairdryer and an outdoor safe extension cord to melt the ice around the door frame.