Warm the Keyhole (if needed): If the keyhole is frozen, direct warm air into it for a few minutes. Open the Door: Once the ice has melted, gently try opening the door.

Press then pull on the car door. Do this a few times, the firm but gentle action may be enough to break the ice. Warm water. Heat up some water and pour it over the car doors and locks.

When electronic door latches fail to open, explains Bennett, the culprit is usually “a faulty switch or component, an open or short in the system wiring, or a discharged battery.” (Brief ...