Auto window lowering for e92, in winter? - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

SeaDweller · 12-09-2009, 10:56 PM

This is my first car without a window frame and I was wondering what would happen if ice or snow builds up in the window trim and interfere with the auto window lowering function of the car

I had no problems with the snow from last night but the combination of crazy wind and mixed snow covered my car with ice while I was in a coffee place tonight. I had to pull my door lever harder to get into the car because the whole car was frozen and thought the sound of the window lowering itself was a little bit louder than usual.

Wouldn't these winter conditions give extra load to window regulators and finally break them? Or are they already engineered to endure such weather conditions? Any thoughts or facts would be appreciated

DJKhan85 · 12-09-2009, 10:58 PM

if the window doesn't auto lower as normal, the door can still be opened. But good luck closing the door until the window defrosts enough to move the window. I've been stuck twice with my door hanging open because it won't shut properly since the window got stuck in place. I just douce hot water on it before I open the door now.

catch · 12-09-2009, 11:18 PM

i was thinking the same thing as i got into my car this morning....

farbmw · 12-10-2009, 01:27 AM

I have no problem with this and this is my second winter, but you can do what DJKhan85 does and it will work.

But my doors seem to open and brake the ice with no problems at all.

If anything try to scrape as much of the ice as you can before opening it.

Nafta · 12-10-2009, 08:46 PM

I ran into this problem this morning. Auto window wouldn't go down even after a good drive. I had to leave my car with the gap caused by the window.

I consider myself lucky I didn't come back to a seat full of snow or even worse, someone breaking in.

12-09-2009, 10:56 PM	#1
SeaDweller New Member Drives: e92 335i , Range Rover Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 13 iTrader: (1)	Auto window lowering for e92, in winter? This is my first car without a window frame and I was wondering what would happen if ice or snow builds up in the window trim and interfere with the auto window lowering function of the car I had no problems with the snow from last night but the combination of crazy wind and mixed snow covered my car with ice while I was in a coffee place tonight. I had to pull my door lever harder to get into the car because the whole car was frozen and thought the sound of the window lowering itself was a little bit louder than usual. Wouldn't these winter conditions give extra load to window regulators and finally break them? Or are they already engineered to endure such weather conditions? Any thoughts or facts would be appreciated
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DJKhan85 Major Drives: 2011 4dr 6mt Golf GTI Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Boston Massachusetts Posts: 1,190 iTrader: (1)	if the window doesn't auto lower as normal, the door can still be opened. But good luck closing the door until the window defrosts enough to move the window. I've been stuck twice with my door hanging open because it won't shut properly since the window got stuck in place. I just douce hot water on it before I open the door now. __________________ 2011 VW GTI 4dr-6mt-Sunroof-Nav-Xenons OLD: 08 335i AW/CR/Poplar 6mt-ZSP-ZPP-ZCW-iPod-iDrive-PDC-Style 230s w/FK 452-Dinan LSD

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catch Major General Drives: 2007 335 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Thornhill Posts: 5,517 iTrader: (27)	i was thinking the same thing as i got into my car this morning.... __________________ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------

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12-10-2009, 01:27 AM	#4
farbmw Brigadier General Drives: 2008 335i gone 2011 335IS owed Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 3,267 iTrader: (10)	I have no problem with this and this is my second winter, but you can do what DJKhan85 does and it will work. But my doors seem to open and brake the ice with no problems at all. If anything try to scrape as much of the ice as you can before opening it.

12-10-2009, 08:46 PM	#5
Nafta Elite Member Drives: E92 328 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 52 iTrader: (2)	I ran into this problem this morning. Auto window wouldn't go down even after a good drive. I had to leave my car with the gap caused by the window. I consider myself lucky I didn't come back to a seat full of snow or even worse, someone breaking in.