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S7JGW
2nd March 2006, 07:12 PM
Had a few problems with the drivers door freezing shut with this snow. Normally manage to get in the passanger side door. Today i managed to get down to the shiprow carpark in Aberdeen to do a few things and when i came back both doors were frozen shut and couldnt get in. Ended up getting in the boot and crawling to the front, then opening the window and getting out the window when got home.
Anyone else had problems?
Jim
Big Col
2nd March 2006, 07:28 PM
The Dukes of Hazard did. :D
The Dogfather
2nd March 2006, 08:14 PM
Had a bit of difficulty, nothing that clearing the snow and a bit of force didn't overcome though.
Craig
2nd March 2006, 10:02 PM
quote:Originally posted by S7JGW

Had a few problems with the drivers door freezing shut with this snow. Normally manage to get in the passanger side door. Today i managed to get down to the shiprow carpark in Aberdeen to do a few things and when i came back both doors were frozen shut and couldnt get in. Ended up getting in the boot and crawling to the front, then opening the window and getting out the window when got home.
Anyone else had problems?
Jim


Hi Jim,

my passenger door is having these sorts of problems and I'm getting a new door handle installed... I'd get it checked out by your dealer if it is still under warranty... :D
N12 JLK
2nd March 2006, 10:34 PM
Yep, been in the boot in my old Mini a couple of times. No problems with my new one.
S7JGW
2nd March 2006, 10:59 PM
Ok might get it looked at.
Not really bothering me just the funny looks i get when having to crawl in the boot and get out the window. It seems ok if the cars heated up and been running for a while just seems to be the cold.
Jim
Craig
2nd March 2006, 11:11 PM
yep - it's worse for me when it's really cold. You might find that when it is warm, the door handle is slightly sluggish to return once you have opened the door..
sleepyrascal
3rd March 2006, 12:34 AM
my door handle mechanisms freeze up.. strange!
T6 KFR
3rd March 2006, 02:48 AM
my passenger side door handle mechinism does this, but i just hit the hnadle and it pop's out (the handle btw;))

doesnt bother me, i always get in drivers side:D
Mini Me
6th March 2006, 04:54 AM
quote:Originally posted by S7JGW

Ok might get it looked at.
Not really bothering me just the funny looks i get when having to crawl in the boot and get out the window. It seems ok if the cars heated up and been running for a while just seems to be the cold.
Jim


i get it often,but what to do is keep a business card handy and run it rount between the window and the seal, bobs yer uncle, guaranteed ;):D
Tis a feature,not a fault !:I
S7JGW
6th March 2006, 05:24 AM
Ok cheers minime il try that next time.
Jim