I've posted the fix about five times buried deep in other threads do wanted to make it's own thread to be ready to find especially come winter.

Huge tip; you can AVOID BREAKING them if you are careful! Give the handle a gentle pull. If you feel resistance do not pull hard it does nothing to open the door and 100% of your effort only goes to damage the hinge.

Open a different door and open from the inside. Usually after a drive the inside of the door will warm up enough that the DHC will defrost and start working again. If not find an indoor parking space or drive more until it does.


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2011 E70 • N55 (me)
2012 E70 • N63 (wife)