Door/Hatch Lock Cylinders - Frozen

Bulletin No.: 021/94
Issued: 5/10/94
Revised: 11/16/94

Category
S

Applicable Model/s
See Below

Subject:
FROZEN DOOR / HATCH LOCK CYLINDERS

NOTE:
The revised portion of this bulletin is indicated by and asterisk (*). Replace the original bulletin with this revised copy.

APPLICABLE MODELS/VINS

1992-94 MX-3 - Vehicles with a VIN of JM1EC43**R0307080 and lower
1993-94 626 - All (estimated 6/1/94 production change)
1993-94 MX6 - Vehicles with a VIN of 1YVGE31**R5167945 and lower
1992-94 929 - Vehicles with a VIN Of JM1HD461*R0306667 and lower
NOTE:
The asterisk (*) in the VIN can be any number (0 - 9) or X.

DESCRIPTION

During winter months (cold temperatures), the key lock cylinder tumblers may freeze. This may cause complaints that the vehicle's door(s) / hatch can not be unlocked using the key. This usually occurs after the vehicle has been washed and parked outside.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

1. Remove the key lock cylinder from the door or hatch.
2. Carefully blow out any water which may be trapped in the cylinder using compressed air.
3. Apply grease to the three points indicated in the diagram below.
4. Install key lock cylinder and confirm correct operation.
5. Remove any grease from the key. Push the key into the cylinder several times to insure no grease is sticking to the key.

WARRANTY INFORMATION *

Warranty Type: A
Customer Comment Code: 72
Damage Code: 9K
Part Number: 626 - GA2(A, B, K or L) 76 210B (RH Door)
GA2(A, B, K or L) 76 220B (LH Door)
GA2(A, B, K or L) 76230 (Trunk)
929 - HG30 76 210D
MX-3 - EA01 76 210D
Quantity: 0
Operation Number: XX0639RX
Labor Hours: 0.6Hrs.