[Ianv]

I am having an issue with frequently freezing shut. I store my passport in my garage which is always a few degrees C above ambient temperature but not above freezing. I quite often come out to my vehicle and all windows are frozen shut. It has not been terribly cold yet (above -10C at night). This happens way to often. It seems like a design issue. I once had to use a flat plastic trim tool to separate the black window seal from the glass in order to unstick the glass. I have tried spray silicone on the seals with some temporary success (possible coincidence).

Has anyone had a similar recurrence? Any ideas or proven solutions?

 

[Wrascal]

If its parked inside then you may consider opening the windows an inch or two before leaving it for the night.
This just brought back some unkind memories, I learned to drive in snow country and it was not uncommon for (my beautiful junker) doors to freeze shut.

A 1961(?) 4 door Buick Special that had been subjected to a "full teen" customization (rust repairs, full paint, racing stripes, fancy spoked wooden steering wheel, dual chrome teardrop door mirrors, deep reverse chrome wheels, AND a 6v <Land Rover> ahh-ooo-gah horn - on a 12 V system, etc). Thanks to dad and his Corvair donor car. (RIP).

 

[mcrimm]

I haven't had this problem except for when I go through a carwash when it is too cold. Be careful trying to open frozen window. It is very hard on the window motors.

 

[tomupnorth]

Pardon me for asking, but... why if it's freezing out do you need to open the windows anyway?!

We live Up North and the windows stay closed at all times (brrrr). It is -16C here today.

 

[Wrascal]

Smoker? Breaking wind? Drown out the kids/spouse. Speaking to the Officer.

 

[Ianv]

Pardon me for asking, but... why if it's freezing out do you need to open the windows anyway?!

We live Up North and the windows stay closed at all times (brrrr). It is -16C here today.

Mostly for drive throughs at restaurants...

Too cold to get out of the car!

 

[DudeCS]

Try Honda's Shin-Etsu Silicone Grease? This is for window rubber seals and recommended solution for squeaky windows or door frames. Expense stuff, but it will not cause the rubber to swell like other types of lubricant or grease. Search around for lowest price or purchase from your local dealership.

 

[tomupnorth]

Mostly for drive throughs at restaurants...

Too cold to get out of the car!

Good answer! We don't do any drive-thrus at all so this had not occurred to me!

 

[Ianv]

Try Honda's Shin-Etsu Silicone Grease? This is for window rubber seals and recommended solution for squeaky windows or door frames. Expense stuff, but it will not cause the rubber to swell like other types of lubricant or grease. Search around for lowest price or purchase from your local dealership.

I bought some silicone grease (not the Shin-Etsu) and put it on the window seals and so far that seems to be working.

 

[2000crv]

I bought some silicone grease (not the Shin-Etsu) and put it on the window seals and so far that seems to be working.

....mine do the same thing! BUT my 2016 Pilot did not? Same car....don't understand! ...about the fix, am I missing something? Doesn't the grease get all over the glass?

 

[DudeCS]

....mine do the same thing! BUT my 2016 Pilot did not? Same car....don't understand! ...about the fix, am I missing something? Doesn't the grease get all over the glass?

A little goes a long way, especially with Shin-Etsu. That is, you only need to leave a very thin film on the rubber gasket. Apply with your finger, then remove as much as you can.

 

[2000crv]

A little goes a long way, especially with Shin-Etsu. That is, you only need to leave a very thin film on the rubber gasket. Apply with your finger, then remove as much as you can.

Cool......but the question remains........does the grease smear and stay on the window as it moves up and down, making a hazy mess?

 

[DudeCS]

Cool......but the question remains........does the grease smear and stay on the window as it moves up and down, making a hazy mess?

No. You only apply the grease along the top edge of the window gasket in a very light film that there should be little to no transfer onto the glass. No grease along the bottom edge.

 

[2000crv]

OHHHHHHH! At the top?! Sorry. Mine has been freezing along the bottom edge whenever there is a little moisture. I've had to resort to using an (old) credit card to unstick it, or blow some hot air on it.

 

[Ianv]

OHHHHHHH! At the top?! Sorry. Mine has been freezing along the bottom edge whenever there is a little moisture. I've had to resort to using an (old) credit card to unstick it, or blow some hot air on it.

My issue was the same as yours, the weatherstripping along the bottom of the window was the issue. I applied some silicone grease (not Shin Etsu, bought on Amazon) to the weatherstripping (both inside and outside stripping along the bottom). DudeCS is correct, a little goes a long way. I have noticed very little difference in smears/collection of dirt on my windows from the application. The windows did not smear even right after application, we have a lot of sand/salt put on the roads here, so dirt does collect on the windows from driving. I have not had any issues with frozen windows since applying the grease.