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Hey guys, so it has been pretty cold here for the last couple of days. Anyone ever experience their windows freezing in the winter. When I press the button to roll down the window I can hear it try to open but it doesn't open.
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I have had it happen on other cars. It's not specific to this car. Moisture gets between the glass and the seal and it freezes them together.

Although, I wouldn't doubt that older cars had more powerful motors that could break the ice. Now they try to save money and weight and use less powerful motors.
 

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Happened to me this morning. Usually occurs when it gets cold quickly after a mild spell. I open the door, push the button down and simultaneously shut the door hard. That usually pops it free.
 

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It happens to all cars with power windows where I am. You can try to chip surface ice off and giving the window a firm but gentle tump if you like. Most of the time you just need to go for a longer drive. Embarrassing as hell when it happens in the Tim's drive through.
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