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bigdek
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Mon Dec 18, 2006 8:16 pm

how are these supposed to work ?
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Mon Dec 18, 2006 8:18 pm

Hold the drivers handel up (when locked) and the element warms the lock..
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bigdek
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Mon Dec 18, 2006 8:18 pm

cheers m8.

will try it the the morning
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Tue Dec 19, 2006 11:04 am

really? are they standard fitment?
Does your hand stick to the handle before the lock thaws? :)
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Tue Dec 19, 2006 11:08 am

if you have heated washer jets chances are you have heated locks
and they were an option
ive had 3 e30s with this option
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Tue Dec 19, 2006 11:13 am

awesome! wonder if mine has them :P
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Tue Dec 19, 2006 12:56 pm

I've got heated washer jets and mirrors. Chances are I'll have these too? Heating the key up with a cigarette lighter has always done the job in the past for me. :)
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Tue Dec 19, 2006 1:31 pm

You learn something new everyday, didnt know this was an option, how can you tel if there heated or not?

Had to spray deicer in lock to get in the car last nyt lol
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