My Windows Freeze Up in Winter...

[Psycron]

Weather has been really cold, now my windows are freezing up. Since they're Power windows I can't forcibly roll them down. This can last for a while until the temperature of the glass gets to a warm enough temperature and it can go down. I'm thinking there is moisture gathering where the rubber seal meets the glass because it won't go down. Does anyone know a way to combat this problem? Are 2g's vulnerable to this as well?

 

[el aguila]

Are 2g's vulnerable to this as well?

I have the same problem, though I'm not sure if it is a problem, seeing as how I don't want the window down when it is 32 degrees out. Working the window up and down quickly with the switch might be able to break it free.

 

[bigemrich]

I have the same problem too. There is no moisture leak in mine, I am quite certain. I think it is the moisture blowing up to the tope edge of the window, and then freezing, but I doubt it is getting much furthur than that. If it were, water would get in on a windy rainy day.

--Kyle

 

[spendone]

Yea I just had the same problem today. I tried everything to break them lose. I pushed the button up and down but no go. I also tried to help it down by pushing it but that didnt work either. I needed to put down the window to smoke a cigarette.

 

[AWDPetmitsu]

I think all cars are prone to this problem. Given the weak mounting of the glass on both 1G and 2G DSMs, I wouldn't try to open it or force it in anyway. You'll probably loosen the mounting points if you do so. Just leave it closed until the ice melts.

 

[2.4 turbo Hyped]

Grease up the window tracks with some "meguiars tire endurance" They will never stick again and your car will smell like grapes.

 

[LaserDad91]

That is not a bad idea.

One thing I use on door molding etc in the wintere is plain old Vaseline. I think it lasts longer. I probably greased it up about 3 wks ago. Works pretty good. Car sat Saturday and Sunday, on Monday morning, -8 deg. and nothing forze plus car started!!

 

[2.4 turbo Hyped]

That is not a bad idea.

One thing I use on door molding etc in the wintere is plain old Vaseline. I think it lasts longer. I probably greased it up about 3 wks ago. Works pretty good. Car sat Saturday and Sunday, on Monday morning, -8 deg. and nothing forze plus car started!!

My windows were always sticking and I used the tire endurance on the tracks and it never happened again.

 

[Psycron]

Awesome suggestions guys! I was pondering the use of some light lubricant but never even considered Meguire's Tire Endurance. Thanks! I'm going to pick some up.

 

[ZoSoSwiM]

hell, I have a small bottle of WD40 sitting beside my seat... I spray that into the track every now and then... although I would love to use something that lasted a little frigin longer!

 

[2.4 turbo Hyped]

Awesome suggestions guys! I was pondering the use of some light lubricant but never even considered Meguire's Tire Endurance. Thanks! I'm going to pick some up.

Hopefully you can still find it. It may be discontinued.