Frozen windows!

ORRRR · 01-10-2007, 01:57 PM

So it's -10 degrees outside this morning, and my windows are frozen.
They wont roll down. If there was freezing rain, then I would understand,
but there was nothing on the window.

Did this happen to anyone else?
(Yes, I do live in canada :) )

SIcBoy · 01-10-2007, 01:59 PM

frozen windows use hot water melts it faster

NIGHTHAWKSI · 01-10-2007, 02:25 PM

DO NOT use hot water. the extreme temperature difference could cause the glass to crack.

hatchbac_smokin_you · 01-10-2007, 02:26 PM

move from that god forsaken cold!

SIcBoy · 01-10-2007, 02:30 PM

hot water help ice melt faster but not good for windows

**jasonandre** · 01-10-2007, 02:44 PM

SIcBoy is a variable contradiction of himself.

P4rD0nM3 · 01-10-2007, 02:45 PM

Can't you just turn on your heater? And wait?

**CameronJr9** · 01-10-2007, 02:46 PM

It's -10. Why in the world are you rolling your windows down? Walk into the McDonald's and grab your McMuffin and OJ. That'll help burn the 1000 calories you get from the food.

**jasonandre** · 01-10-2007, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by P4rD0nM3

Can't you just turn on your heater? And wait?

You're common sense is uncalled for and has no place here. Nice try.

radiocontrolhead · 01-10-2007, 03:00 PM

You guys are so damn funny.

P4rD0nM3 · 01-10-2007, 03:16 PM

Darn it, my common sense suggestion got shot down. IF IT DOESN'T ROLL DOWN USE BRUTE FORCE! BREAK IT! Don't let a frozen window stop you from rolling it down! You're the guy that owns the car! You own the window! Break it at will!

ORRRR · 01-10-2007, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CameronJr9

It's -10. Why in the world are you rolling your windows down? Walk into the McDonald's and grab your McMuffin and OJ. That'll help burn the 1000 calories you get from the food.

Haha :)
I have to use my parking pass to open the gate to my parking area, thats why i have to roll down the window.

I had to open my door, unbuckle my seat beat to use my pass this morning.
Just wondering if this is a common problem. My old impreza had no problems rolling down the window at even -30 degrees.

**CameronJr9** · 01-10-2007, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ORRRR

Haha :)
I have to use my parking pass to open the gate to my parking area, thats why i have to roll down the window.

I had to open my door, unbuckle my seat beat to use my pass this morning.
Just wondering if this is a common problem. My old impreza had no problems rolling down the window at even -30 degrees.

On a more serious note, I don't think anyone has reported this as a problem. It's strange, especially since you say it didn't rain or anything before. Hopefully this was just a fluke.

***Special Ringpop*** · 01-10-2007, 04:13 PM

There's a lot of factors that cause them not to roll down.

I haven't had them get stuck yet, but I'm dreading that day, because on my other two cars, the power windows moved SO slow...

As someone else practically mentioned, its best to just drive the car and let it be warmed up for quite a while before attempting.

P4rD0nM3 · 01-10-2007, 04:16 PM

SEE! KNEW IT! Just wait. It wasn't uncalled for! Meanies.

Skyline · 01-10-2007, 04:22 PM

I came out one morning to find mine frozen. It wasn't really that cold, either.

However, I do live very close to a river, and there's always a ton of moisture in the air overnight. Frost/Dew/Fog are heavier, so maybe that contributed to it? They were fine later that afternoon once the weather warmed up.

SIcBoy · 01-10-2007, 04:26 PM

i thought mine were frozen shut today but i reliezed they were locked, lol

P4rD0nM3 · 01-10-2007, 04:27 PM

You opened your passenger's side windows first before yo open yours? Hehehe.

**jasonandre** · 01-10-2007, 04:36 PM

All it takes is a tiny bit of condensation to freeze on the Gears of Windows and that will prevent them from sliding.

audiophile · 01-10-2007, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jasonandre

All it takes is a tiny bit of condensation to freeze on the Gears of Windows and that will prevent them from sliding.

Awesome! Is this a common problem in Virginia?

Why didn't you just say that to begin with instead of belittling people? =|

01-10-2007, 01:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
ORRRR Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 121 iTrader: 6 / 100%	Frozen windows! So it's -10 degrees outside this morning, and my windows are frozen. They wont roll down. If there was freezing rain, then I would understand, but there was nothing on the window. Did this happen to anyone else? (Yes, I do live in canada :) )

01-10-2007, 02:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
CameronJr9 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Louisville, KY Age: 28 Posts: 26,377 Back and Forth Forever iTrader: 6 / 100%	It's -10. Why in the world are you rolling your windows down? Walk into the McDonald's and grab your McMuffin and OJ. That'll help burn the 1000 calories you get from the food. __________________

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01-10-2007, 03:16 PM	#11 (permalink)
P4rD0nM3 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,323 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Darn it, my common sense suggestion got shot down. IF IT DOESN'T ROLL DOWN USE BRUTE FORCE! BREAK IT! Don't let a frozen window stop you from rolling it down! You're the guy that owns the car! You own the window! Break it at will!

01-10-2007, 04:13 PM	#14 (permalink)
*Special Ringpop* Typical. How Typical. Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Minneapolis, MN Age: 22 Posts: 7,782 Name: Mike iTrader: 0 / 0%	There's a lot of factors that cause them not to roll down. I haven't had them get stuck yet, but I'm dreading that day, because on my other two cars, the power windows moved SO slow... As someone else practically mentioned, its best to just drive the car and let it be warmed up for quite a while before attempting.

01-10-2007, 04:16 PM	#15 (permalink)
P4rD0nM3 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,323 iTrader: 0 / 0%	SEE! KNEW IT! Just wait. It wasn't uncalled for! Meanies.

01-10-2007, 04:22 PM	#16 (permalink)
Skyline Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hermitage, TN Age: 27 Posts: 407 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I came out one morning to find mine frozen. It wasn't really that cold, either. However, I do live very close to a river, and there's always a ton of moisture in the air overnight. Frost/Dew/Fog are heavier, so maybe that contributed to it? They were fine later that afternoon once the weather warmed up.

01-10-2007, 04:26 PM	#17 (permalink)
SIcBoy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: peoria az Age: 24 Posts: 3,440 jr iTrader: 3 / 100%	i thought mine were frozen shut today but i reliezed they were locked, lol

01-10-2007, 04:27 PM	#18 (permalink)
P4rD0nM3 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,323 iTrader: 0 / 0%	You opened your passenger's side windows first before yo open yours? Hehehe.