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bigblockz8 · 11-17-2014, 01:06 AM

I have yet to experience it but I do wonder:
We have all seen and know that the windows automatically go down when the door is opened. What happens when the window is frozen thanks to ice and snow? Will it damage the motor? Will I damage the window or door by opening it?

I cannot garage my camaro (no garage) and when it snows I work from before the first flake until it is 5F above freezing. Last winter that left 2ft of frozen snow and an inch of pure ice on my trailblazer over 7 days straight. Opening the door was a futile venture that resulted in me falling and then using a heat gun. The door was frozen but I assume the Camaro may have the frozen door and window.

Has anyone dealt with the ice layer and what advice do you have to offer?

traildevil · 11-17-2014, 01:47 AM

Following this thread lol, had this problem the other morning.. It doesn't freeze in the upper gasket... only in the bottom gasket, its annoying!

JGS · 11-17-2014, 02:19 AM

Ive never had a problem and its been two winters with my camaro, I usually remove the ice(if any) on the edges around the window with an ice scraper. It makes a weird sound because it tries to go down but it wouldnt, so usually pop in, close door and its like nothing happened. Some time she stays outside in 5F and sometimes even -10F here in calgary.

dklowrider · 11-17-2014, 06:51 AM

Before you open the door take a credit card and slide it between the seal and window at the top of the door. That usually will do the trick. Learned that from other cars that sit out.

11-17-2014, 01:06 AM	#1
bigblockz8 Drives: 2012 Camaro 2LS, 05 Trailblazer LS Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Maryland Posts: 95	Windows and Ice? I have yet to experience it but I do wonder: We have all seen and know that the windows automatically go down when the door is opened. What happens when the window is frozen thanks to ice and snow? Will it damage the motor? Will I damage the window or door by opening it? I cannot garage my camaro (no garage) and when it snows I work from before the first flake until it is 5F above freezing. Last winter that left 2ft of frozen snow and an inch of pure ice on my trailblazer over 7 days straight. Opening the door was a futile venture that resulted in me falling and then using a heat gun. The door was frozen but I assume the Camaro may have the frozen door and window. Has anyone dealt with the ice layer and what advice do you have to offer? __________________ My build thread

11-17-2014, 01:47 AM	#2
traildevil Drives: 2013 Chevrolet Camaro LS Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Northern New York Posts: 207	Following this thread lol, had this problem the other morning.. It doesn't freeze in the upper gasket... only in the bottom gasket, its annoying!

11-17-2014, 02:19 AM	#3
JGS Drives: 2015 2SS LS3 NPP/1LE/ Red Hot Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 119 View My Garage	Ive never had a problem and its been two winters with my camaro, I usually remove the ice(if any) on the edges around the window with an ice scraper. It makes a weird sound because it tries to go down but it wouldnt, so usually pop in, close door and its like nothing happened. Some time she stays outside in 5F and sometimes even -10F here in calgary.

11-17-2014, 06:51 AM	#4
dklowrider Drives: 2012 1SS, 6spd. many mods 478 rwhp Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Harrisburg Pa. Posts: 283	Before you open the door take a credit card and slide it between the seal and window at the top of the door. That usually will do the trick. Learned that from other cars that sit out.