How's it going skiboat.?
Still not frozen up..?

Im also having trouble with the doors gettig frozen.. Yesterday it was -1 Celsius, and the driver side handle froze.. I was going to the doctor and when i got there i had to get out the passanger side..

Pretty embarresing..

I then followed you instrucition and sprayed it with anti freeze..

Today at -3celsius, none of the doors where frozen... Yiiiihaaaaaa.. Very pleasent feeling opening the door.

Now im just wondering approx. how long this remedy will work..

Going good here thanks!

I have done one application since I first posted this. It has been almost a month. It has stayed pretty cold although today almost 40 F.

I have had no problems since.

I have washed the car 1/2 dozen times. Last week when it was 10 F. after the car wash the handle froze momentarily. I mean it was really cold and the initial crusting of ice, after the wash, and sitting overnight, froze the handle on the first opening of the morning. Two or three flips of the handle freed it right up and it has been fine.

So far it really does work.

Okey..

Thats good to hear...:)

It usually never get below 23F where i live, but it has been a problem anyways.. Its a bit humid though, since i live by the coast..

Lookin forward to see if this works for a while.. Its an easy remedy for a somewhat anoying problem.. The guide for taking off the panels and lubricate the wire and things, seemes like a hassel.. I'd rather just reapply some of the freeze fluid if it keeps working..

Thanks..:)

It is unbelievable that BMW hasn't fixed the frozen door handle problem through the years.
I have had 4 BMW´s that all have had this problem:
E30 325i '86
E32 750i '92
E46 318i '03
E53 X5 '05

and I have heard that the new X5 has this ''pleasant'' problem to :( why BMW, WHY ???

I have used the WD40 and my motorcycle chain lube on the doors and has not frozen yet this year:D and i have been taking it to the hand wash...WooHoooo.

Been trying the antifreeze trick and so far it's been working great! :)

Hey guys, did anybody else have one hell of a time trying to pry out that little black plug to spray the antifreeze in? I've got one frozen handle that I think I'm going to need to get repaired and want to make sure that it doesn't happen to any others but I can't get those plugs out with my thumb nails (now nearly broken) or a flat screwdriver.

I had the same problem, i ended up taking a flat head screwdriver and piecering the black piece in the middle and then pulling the whole black thing out. I then ordered new replacement pieces from the dealer ($1.00 each).

Good luck!

In case anyone is interested, just found out what BMW NA recommends as an alternative to the stuff they use in Europe that we just can't get here (see post # 39 & 40).

The recommendations are as follows:

* Door Hinges and Pivots - Molybdenum Disulfide (MOS2) Spray for quieting squeaks and similar noises.
- (former BMW Part No. 81 22 9 400 720)
- 3M Part No. 8876
- Loctite Part No. 24378

* Door Brakes - Grease for any sliding contact area, especially door brake mechanisms.
- (former BMW Part No. 81 22 9 407 629)
- 3M Part No. 8878
- Loctite Part No. 20029

* Door Locks - Lock cylinder lubricant prevents locks from jamming in sub-freezing temperatures. Insert tip of spray can directly into keyslot.
- (former BMW Part No. 81 22 9 407 421)
- 3M Part No. 8878
- Würth Part No. 0893 051 ("Maintenance Spray")
- Loctite Part No. 20029

So, BMW expects everyone to get in through the driver's door? :stickpoke