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Old 02-10-2020, 01:14 AM
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Originally Posted by andrewwynn View Post
I originally thought that was the case but it's really not. The primary reason for breakage is when the actuator freezes and the user pulls on the handle forecably.

The problem is exacerbated by the life training of door seal freeze. Where you need to pull extra hard to break the frozen seal. The force multiplication on the hinge will break the hinge.

With a little training, you and your passengers can recognize when the door handle doesn't lift and then open the door from the inside and defrost the actuator.

Watch my videos of how the actuator and DHC function.

3 of 8 of our DHC are zip tie repaired. It's stronger than original and the base bracket is the OE part so of course a perfect fit.
can they not just insert and twist the driver's side door key and hold it CCW, until the windows go down, and then open with the inside handle and grab the door for leverage

why not just apply low temperature grease into the actuator so it doesn't freeze

applying silicon spray lube to the door seal before a frost should keep it from freezing to the door.
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