Door lock freezing

CAN-ZED · 01-06-2010, 11:25 AM

Im having a real problem with drivers side door lock freezing
Its cold herre in Toronto now, almost always below freezing
My drivers door freezes, cant get into it just about every day
I have to get in the passenger door, which does not have this problem
After I drive the car for about an hour and it heats up, door lock releases, but then will freeze up again after a few hours in the cold
anyone else having this problem with door locks?
I have noticed that my drivers side window is always wet after rain or carwash, it remains wet on inside for few days after washing car
this could be the issue, maybe there is alot of moisture inside the door due to bad seal
Im taking it to dealer next week to have them look at it, hopefully they can fix it
This is a real pain in the A$$

vipor · 01-06-2010, 11:31 AM

warm water = win. had to use it when we had some freezing rain. i get the whole outside of the window, the handle, and the bottom of the door. can be done with 2 fills of a 32oz cup. doesn't have to be boiling, just hot from the tap.

the inside of the doors (prob the window track or the felt or whatever seals that brush against the windows when rolling down/up) do seem to hold a lot of water. i keep a microfiber towel and some glass cleaner wipes in my car.

CAN-ZED · 01-06-2010, 02:05 PM

dont want to have to pour hot water down my window every day,
but good idea if im stuck and need to get in quickly

kannibul · 01-06-2010, 02:43 PM

WD40...stands for Water Displacement (formula #) 40.

Get it good and warm, and spray some of that in there.

CAN-ZED · 01-06-2010, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by kannibul

WD40...stands for Water Displacement (formula #) 40.

Get it good and warm, and spray some of that in there.

I have tried some silicone sprays, but not WD 40, is it any better than other silicone sprays

01-06-2010, 04:21 PM

I had the same problem with my 350 2yrs ago...let me help you. Watch this

01-06-2010, 04:21 PM

double post

CAN-ZED · 01-06-2010, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by blue660r01

I had the same problem with my 350 2yrs ago...let me help you. Watch this

Good one, thats how i felt this morning, if i had a big wrench like that in my hands i may have busted the freakin window...

spearfish25 · 01-06-2010, 05:12 PM

^^^Probably don't want a Russian mechanic fixing your check engine light!

Kyle@STILLEN · 01-06-2010, 06:09 PM

The Titan's had this same exact problem when they first came out. Nissan ended up offering a fix for it. If I remember correctly it was something to do with the locking mechanism and the internal hinges or something. They ended up changing the design and offering a free replacement to any one who had an issue with it.

I would take it back to your dealership and I'm sure they will do something for you. It might not be an immediate resolution but I'm sure they will come up with a fix at some point.

You could always just get out of Canada...It's a warm, sunny 70 degrees here in California today!

CAN-ZED · 01-06-2010, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Kyle@STILLEN

The Titan's had this same exact problem when they first came out. Nissan ended up offering a fix for it. If I remember correctly it was something to do with the locking mechanism and the internal hinges or something. They ended up changing the design and offering a free replacement to any one who had an issue with it.

I would take it back to your dealership and I'm sure they will do something for you. It might not be an immediate resolution but I'm sure they will come up with a fix at some point.

You could always just get out of Canada...It's a warm, sunny 70 degrees here in California today!

going to the dealer next week, hopefully they can do something

I wont see 70degrees for another 4 months!!

schrute · 01-06-2010, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Kyle@STILLEN

You could always just get out of Canada...It's a warm, sunny 70 degrees here in California today!

That was just mean

antman22 · 01-06-2010, 10:20 PM

Oddly, here in Dallas TX we had some snow and freezing weather a week ago, but my door didn't have any issues opening. i just had to crunch the ice that surrounded the button on the door.
As far as the moisture goes, I notice that as well. One day after a rain or car wash, if i roll down my window and roll it back up, i notice water streaks. It sort of worries me because that means moisture is in the door, and who knows what that can cause in the long run.

01-06-2010, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spearfish25

^^^Probably don't want a Russian mechanic fixing your check engine light!

ChrisSlicks · 01-06-2010, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kyle@STILLEN

You could always just get out of Canada...It's a warm, sunny 70 degrees here in California today!

You suck! LOL

High temps below freezing for the next week, I hate winter ... although I do like driving around in the snow before they plow.

The Z has been in my garage so no freezing issue, but the Camaro has the same style windows and has had no problem with freezing.

Is the window freezing or the actual lock?

01-06-2010, 11:25 AM	#1 (permalink)
CAN-ZED Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: h Posts: 132 Drives: h Rep Power: 16	Door lock freezing Im having a real problem with drivers side door lock freezing Its cold herre in Toronto now, almost always below freezing My drivers door freezes, cant get into it just about every day I have to get in the passenger door, which does not have this problem After I drive the car for about an hour and it heats up, door lock releases, but then will freeze up again after a few hours in the cold anyone else having this problem with door locks? I have noticed that my drivers side window is always wet after rain or carwash, it remains wet on inside for few days after washing car this could be the issue, maybe there is alot of moisture inside the door due to bad seal Im taking it to dealer next week to have them look at it, hopefully they can fix it This is a real pain in the A$$

01-06-2010, 11:31 AM	#2 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 42 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 49	warm water = win. had to use it when we had some freezing rain. i get the whole outside of the window, the handle, and the bottom of the door. can be done with 2 fills of a 32oz cup. doesn't have to be boiling, just hot from the tap. the inside of the doors (prob the window track or the felt or whatever seals that brush against the windows when rolling down/up) do seem to hold a lot of water. i keep a microfiber towel and some glass cleaner wipes in my car. __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

01-06-2010, 04:21 PM	#7 (permalink)
blue660r01 Guest Posts: n/a	double post Last edited by blue660r01; 01-06-2010 at 05:39 PM.

01-06-2010, 05:12 PM	#9 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	^^^Probably don't want a Russian mechanic fixing your check engine light! __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

01-06-2010, 02:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
CAN-ZED Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: h Posts: 132 Drives: h Rep Power: 16	dont want to have to pour hot water down my window every day, but good idea if im stuck and need to get in quickly

01-06-2010, 02:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
kannibul A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Jenks, OK Posts: 2,281 Drives: 370z Touring/Sport Rep Power: 267	WD40...stands for Water Displacement (formula #) 40. Get it good and warm, and spray some of that in there.

01-06-2010, 04:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
blue660r01 Guest Posts: n/a	I had the same problem with my 350 2yrs ago...let me help you. Watch this

01-06-2010, 06:09 PM	#10 (permalink)
Kyle@STILLEN The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 626 Drives: Toyota Tundra Rep Power: 306	The Titan's had this same exact problem when they first came out. Nissan ended up offering a fix for it. If I remember correctly it was something to do with the locking mechanism and the internal hinges or something. They ended up changing the design and offering a free replacement to any one who had an issue with it. I would take it back to your dealership and I'm sure they will do something for you. It might not be an immediate resolution but I'm sure they will come up with a fix at some point. You could always just get out of Canada...It's a warm, sunny 70 degrees here in California today!

01-06-2010, 10:20 PM	#13 (permalink)
antman22 Track Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 597 Drives: 09 PG 370z 7AT Rep Power: 16	Oddly, here in Dallas TX we had some snow and freezing weather a week ago, but my door didn't have any issues opening. i just had to crunch the ice that surrounded the button on the door. As far as the moisture goes, I notice that as well. One day after a rain or car wash, if i roll down my window and roll it back up, i notice water streaks. It sort of worries me because that means moisture is in the door, and who knows what that can cause in the long run.