Frozen windows?

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kardut

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Virginia

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'21 Sign. CX-5

• Feb 14, 2013

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Anyone else have problems with power windows not opening in sub-freezing weather? A couple of mornings my windows would not open until car was fully warmed up...about 5-10 miles into my trip. Not talking about when there was actual ice or frost on windows, but just cold. Wondering if this is a common problem or if some moisture got into power window assembly and freezes. ( it happens on all windows, though back windows typically unfreeze before front ones do.)

 

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CongaJon

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2013 CX-5 GT AWD CWP / 2000 Miata LS / 2000 Honda Shadow ACE

• Feb 14, 2013

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No, it definitely happens! Mine have done it a few times. I'm not sure if it will do any good, but I have some expensive Shin-Etzu grease that I'm going to put on the seals when it warms up a little. It really helped the window motion on my Miata. Pricey, but a tube of it should last the average person many years. It allegedly doesn't attract grit like other lubes can.

 

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Kayger12

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'14 AWD GT w/Tech

• Feb 14, 2013

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Been there. Gummi Pflege on the seals works well to prevent sticking on my car.

 

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Bombadil

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1997 Acura Integra GS-R

• Feb 14, 2013

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My goodness! Living in Wisconsin, this could be a big problem! We are sub-freezing about 1/3rd of the year.

 

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CongaJon

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2013 CX-5 GT AWD CWP / 2000 Miata LS / 2000 Honda Shadow ACE

• Feb 14, 2013

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Bombadil said:

My goodness! Living in Wisconsin, this could be a big problem! We are sub-freezing about 1/3rd of the year.

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I'm with you! It's not that bad, though. No different than any car I've owned.

 

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Navyniceguy

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2014 CX-5 Touring AWD with Tech/Bose in Soul Red

• Feb 14, 2013

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That's ok, I never open my windows when it's that cold anyway ;-)