Frozen door locks - Common Problem ?

[bradclampitt]

I just got my X5 this past weekend and already experienced it.... first thing I did ... well after getting out of the car was doing a search. I had my local car shop spray some lubricant on it and it has been fine since then.

I am curious .. that if you get those air/rain deflector vents if that will stop or deflect some of the water that goes down into the door locks.. at least from the top portion of the door, this is something I plan to put on anyways but just got myself curious on this.

- Bradley

[chefwong]

Primetime -

I know it's been awhile but has the updated part done the trick for you in the last couple of winter seasons ?

[butundo]

Originally Posted by chefwong

Primetime -

I know it's been awhile but has the updated part done the trick for you in the last couple of winter seasons ?

Yes, I have replaced the parts in the past, and it still happens, but not as often.

[Naz24]

I need to reopen this thread. Just happened to me..Just now. door would just bounce back open. I had my passenger hold my door, i was finally able to close it..but now it wont open AT ALL?

will this just unfreeze if i keep my car warm? I have a 3 and a half hour drive tomorrow and i'm freaking out!

[bd3500]

Get a hairdryer and blow it on the handle, and where the latch catches on the door (half way down) see if that makes a difference, did for me.

[Naz24]

Originally Posted by bd3500

Get a hairdryer and blow it on the handle, and where the latch catches on the door (half way down) see if that makes a difference, did for me.

problem is that it wont open at all now. and.. i'm at school where the heck am i gonna plug in a hairdryer

[bd3500]

You able to get in any of the other doors? If so, hop in, drive home hope it heats up and comes loose.

I think a door actuator had to be replaced in my case. The cable snapped or something, I forget, few years ago

[Naz24]

I just hope its not stuck closed. that may be a problem..

[GNP]

Originally Posted by Naz24

I just hope its not stuck closed. that may be a problem..

This thread could help:

http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...-fix-pics.html

[Naz24]

If you were me, would you just leave it closed, drive home tomorrow and see if i can fix it at home, or should i go mess around with it right now and possibly defrost it?