Frozen door latches...easy remedy! - Page 2

skiboats · #1 01-14-2009, 04:08 PM

Here is 4 years and 6 pages. Look through them.

http://www.xoutpost.com/x5-e53-forum/...t=frozen+doors

That search drop box can tell you a lot.

alexmish · #2 01-14-2009, 06:04 PM

Unbelievable.... I've been suffering from the same problem with my 08 E70... Been twice to the dealer and they "could not find anything wrong"... This morning they managed to reproduce it right in front of me... And I've been telling them all along that it is something about the cable...

butundo · #3 01-14-2009, 06:59 PM

is there any odor from the spray?

Also, is it full strength or 50/50?

skiboats · #4 01-14-2009, 07:39 PM

Not that I can detect. Full strength. Just went into our boat shop and found a 1/2 a jug of generic green ethel glycol, think it was called "Prime".

So far it has been fine all day at 9 degrees. Will see how it is in the AM, temps are supposed to drop below zero.

butundo · #5 01-15-2009, 05:02 AM

If I can get my doors open in the morning, I will try this. Current temp are at 12 degrees and falling. Friday's high is 7!
Also, I carry a 100' cord and a duel stage 1500 degree heat gun in the back just in case I get locked out during the day.

bcb1 · #6 01-15-2009, 08:09 AM

skiboats,

If this proves to be a good reasonably long-lasting solution, you are going to be a hero to many on this site. That's a great recommendation from your dealer.

Since my first freeze-up episode, I've been spraying a bit of Jig-a-Loo lubricant spray at the door handle and latch area once a week. I just lift up the door handle and shoot it into the two openings. So far I haven't frozen up any more, but that's probably because it's only been cold, not cold AND wet. The true test is when it's both cold and snowy/wet outside. I will definitely take your recommendation and spray a bit of antifreeze in there, it certainly can't hurt.

skiboats · #7 01-15-2009, 09:07 AM

It has been 14 hrs of sub zero, well it is up to 9 now as I post from my iPhone

My door flew open.

The handle lifted with ease with no binding at all. Smooth as silk.

primetime · #8 01-15-2009, 10:12 AM

Nice!

Wish I'd have known about this last year!

simply x · #9 01-15-2009, 11:13 AM

to the OP: great result on my x, the door handles usually freeze up around 28 degrees. i put some last night, now i woke up and it was around 17 degrees and the door handles work pretty well like it's summer time...lolz...btw...i might put more later on just to be on the safe side since it's going to get colder tomorrow....thanks a lot!

skiboats · #10 01-15-2009, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by simply x

to the OP: great result on my x, the door handles usually freeze up around 28 degrees. i put some last night, now i woke up and it was around 17 degrees and the door handles work pretty well like it's summer time...lolz...btw...i might put more later on just to be on the safe side since it's going to get colder tomorrow....thanks a lot!

Your welcome! Glad it worked for you. I was amazed myself, that it worked so well.

Guess I better acknowledge Towne Automotive Group/ Towne BMW in Buffalo. They have always treated me very well. I have been a customer for many years with various vehicles. Their service is superior and reasonable.